Stunning evidence cues

Uprising within repressed shire;

Rioters decry truths,

Persecute established liar.

Rigged out in cement shoes

Idol topples into black mire,

Sings blooodcurdling blues

Elegy with underworld choir.

Mud cascades over skin until Mayor Hamilton wakes from nightmare, realizes that she is pouring sweat into silken sheets. Heart races. In odd dream irate townspeople had drowwned politician in bayou as punishment for sexual transgressions. Rising from bed mayor shakes off ludicrous imagery, complet... Show more