People are still expecting this annus horribilis
to close its black box of monstrosities;
if I asked you about resolutions
you’d probably give me that look
and say “May this year fare us well.”
I would know the answer too well
And you, carefully folding the question,
tuck it back into my pocket and zip it with your gaze.
(Sukasah Syahdan)
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