I just got the news—
two of my family members
are back in jail.
It's always been this way,
ever since I can remember.
I sit down on the couch
and stare at the bouquet
of flowers
in the middle
of my coffee table.
A couple petals fall,
and I'm the only one
who notices.
Gabriel Bates is a poet living in Pittsburg, Kansas. His work has appeared in several publications, both online and in print. Keep up with him at facebook.com/gabrieljbates.
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