9/19/23
the snack that satisfies - J. L. Kies
rich crimson
bubbles along the skin,
oozes from the eyes,
emanating from within
sweet and silky,
a game to taste;
thin or coagulated
into generous paste
J. L. Kies studies English and creative writing, has a cockatiel named “Pierogi,” and aspires to one day work in the video game industry. J. L.’s work can be found in Litmora, Rewrite the Stars, Periwinkle Pelican, and is forthcoming in Rooted in Rhetoric. Follow @jl_kies on Twitter and Instagram.