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.