by John Califano

this morning
I
&&& woke
up
a surprise inspection
uncovered
gaping wounds
this I
knew
but somehow
could only see
through your
precious eyes
now
my eyes
they are
open
and filled
with reflective waters
and I am once again
whole
and able
to make
rollcall

John Califano

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John Califano lives in the once vibrant and culturally stimulating City of New York where he contemplates his existence, and works helping at-risk parolees transition back into the workforce. He’s worked as a writer, actor, visual artist, and musician. His work is featured in The Broadkill Review, The Willesden Herald’s New Short Stories Series (UK), Adelaide Review, The Writing Disorder, Poetry Super Highway, Across the Margin, and Embark.

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