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From: 'tiki species' 
iv. 

the wild maui cocks
make up their minds 
in the last
midcentury manner
of limbs flayed
by mines
gold breasts
black backs and 
silk combs 
some would say
we owe them 
our lives

James Stotts is a poet and Russian translator. He recently published his third collection, Be a Lamb, with Pen & Anvil Press. James’ work has appeared in many journals including Hanging Loose, Agni, Little Star, and Circumference.

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