Graffiti

spray. splash. sprinkle. ink.
the tray. the ash. the dimple. the wink.
tilt the head to align with his belly.
lie him on a bed. it’s good for the telly.

this is the face of a man we adore
(the one we’ve sent to take from the poor)
he is fun. he is fat and unskilled. he is more.
what do we need to replace him for?

splash. spray. ink. sprinkle.
the shark. the dirt. the stink. the wrinkle.
fill the bowl beside his table
hide his skin, make him look comfortable.

this is the face of a man we ignore.
(but what do we need a pauper for?)
he is smart but poor, unpleasantly sore.
what do we need to save him for?

leonell echa