Ninety-three
sun shining bright
dirt,
shovels,
worn overalls,
sweaty bandanas
Push, scoop, dump
Push, scoop, dump
the vicious cycle repeats all day
Push, scoop, dump
Push, scoop
a bone. small, old
Push, scoop
another.
shovels aside
hands on swerving dirt
around to find pieces
putting together one by one
head is found.
animal complete.
a dog
named Zero
sun shining bright
dirt,
shovels,
worn overalls,
sweaty bandanas
Push, scoop, dump
Push, scoop, dump
the vicious cycle repeats all day
Push, scoop, dump
Push, scoop
a bone. small, old
Push, scoop
another.
shovels aside
hands on swerving dirt
around to find pieces
putting together one by one
head is found.
animal complete.
a dog
named Zero
This piece has been published in Teen Ink’s monthly print magazine.
ElkieLion
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