Wednesday, May 30, 2012

The Coal

A bride and groom kiss
The coal around their mouths
Creates a dark streak
Across their faces
The minister blesses the stain
The audience applauds the marking
The musicians play a song
Dedicated to the black trail
Lining their smiles
Lining their teeth
Dripping from their chins
To their white clothing
Forming a lurid pool
Under the wedding cake

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