Fallen from the nest before the flight feathers,
fragile feet rigor mortis, crushed and curled.
The fetid urine of a dog in heat,
hot plastic, leather, tawdry chafe.
The seam of the sidewalk holds the body,
soft wet wings unfurled.
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