(based on “National Insecurity” by Tomas Tranströmer)
The Notorious Supreme leans forward and points a finger
and her starched stiff collar hints a warning hiss.
As a slave-making ant captures its prey
so, the devil connects with a cackling jackal laugh.
A suit worn by no one stands in place.
To keep fleas out of the turtle tank, swoosh the water.
Published in La Presa Issue 11, Spring 2021
