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Richbee's avatar

HCL an acid devours pennies to make dimes. The gas maybe poisonous, no one was told. Often explosions happen to point that sight is lost with flaring glass flasks shards sharp slice and dice eyes that now only see white light.

man of aran's avatar

Yes. One boy lost sight in one eye due to this. A lot of sadness, recrimination. Thanks for reading, Richard.

Andrew Jazprose Hill's avatar

The balance you’ve struck between two contrasting destructive forces—explosion and entropy—is brilliant. This is a wonderful piece.

man of aran's avatar

Thank you, Andrew! Appreciate.

Lilija Valis's avatar

You've flashed us your past to illustrate the unpredictable and explosive nature of life on this planet.

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Another poem that made me hold my breath until it was over.