once and foremost

It gives me no pleasure to write this poem

depravity surrounds us
until we consume it
capital internalized

the television is a viper
signing checks on your heart
always asking you to leave yourself

now the math parts
and Elijah no longer eats salads
the meat on the bone
will be the disfavored
once and foremost

[for the line “and Elijah no longer eats salads” see my older poem “A tomato is also a love apple”]

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