Philip Piarrot hails from Nashville, TN. Deeper roots can be unearthed in Louisiana but signs of his particular brood can be found as far west as Texas. His work has been previously published in AHF Magazine and Better Than Starbucks. The GnatI bask unsurceasing, my unvexed float And {little-to-do} drifts idly by me In a repurposed inflatable boat He wobbles there; worldly, careless, and free I have thought to ask him how he’s feeling, I look into his eyes and come undone As he soaks in the sun like he’s stealing And a lesser man would have much less fun We roll with the tiny scarpering waves Into the sea, leaving the land behind Our little oars are strong and sturdy staves Our motor is to conjure peace of mind He slides off his trusty boat with a splat Gendarmed self-awareness of a gnat Distillation |
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