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here among the zombie stars
generalisations seldom apply
the rules are tangential
and often indecipherable

here, silence alternates

oscillates

between
stillborn

and
loudlivid rage

here, trials take place;
conviction is certain

sentencing is withheld for effect

a jury of enemies is
content to offer mocking sips
of the finest hemlock wine
to be enjoyed by the light
of a moon made of decaying flesh

here, the sunrise sighs

its dim light provides
carrion scavengers with improved sight
even as it blinds potential victims

here, hope is the horizon