She’s a disco
lollipop
with
golden gloves
that shimmer
and shine
like her
diamond
blood
she’s a million
pouty,
lipstuck
mouths
spitting
kisses
at the crowd
A vulgar splat
of
invincible youth
hissing at boredom–
so sure of the
truth.
“Cocaine Kisses” by Angie Hoover-Hillhouse
Artwork by MIchelle Cordes