#embolden

through fear and intimidation,

it is often humor, laughter, and absurdity

that can help to undermine power

and embolden dissent."

Two halves of a man are laid

upon the block, awaiting

another cleaver’s fall, when

—

division becomes its own

unity (they were never whole

to begin with, but sharper

—

minds might make something

sweet from their ambisinistrous

remorse); if only one collapsing

—

lung could speak up & aloud

for both — either should still

possess breath enough, I’m told