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May 16, 2025  

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the bouncing chihuahuasof exterior lifepenetrate my skullyap yip and chewat the ragged bordersof my bruised brain

the viseof sharpened awarenesscrunches slices tightaround my anklesclamps meto the floorboardsas neglected monsterscold grey and hairlesssqueal creep and slitherfrom under the persian rug

and every onewants needs has to havea piece of me

until I screamfor headroomshriekfor silenceand reclaim my space

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1- Leanne on Mar. 28 2007

I want to bounce a few chihuahuas too

Parts of this really cut, particularly the second stanza (though I'm not keen on "crunches slices tight", I'd get rid of one of the s endings).  I like what you've done with the language, the "yap yip and chew" / "wants needs has to have" kind of lines -- no wasted words and the quick punches are really effective. 

And I love the title!

2- Shannon McEwen on Mar. 31 2007

Very vivid, strong images, I love the yip yap of chihuahuas pentrating your skull, a fantastic description!

I think the last line should be left out for some reason, becuase the title makes me think meditation to reclaim your calm.

Life is what happens while you wait for great things.

Life is what happens while you wait for great things.

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Done