Dress Code

rise

these reins,

former self

succinct in the turn.

resin

from redeemed

rattles disperse

this, whichever blood fogs.

Consolation Prize

a want

bettered.

wishes into objects,

frost lifts

rivulets bodied

bearing marks,

blood needs

yearn into earning.

these maws,

red open

full-throated

impalpable buys

stiffen.