State of Things

skin and bones

Where's the dress?

among wreckage

That the war boasts.

darkened eyes

Where's the makeup?

among wounded

That the weapons coerce.

disheveled hair

Where's the Comb?

between fireworks

That suddenly fall.

disfigured bodies

Where's the composure?

among soldiers

Who live the adventure.

souls without bodies

Where's the Scripture?

among dead

That go out in search.

Julio Urrutiaga Almada