Asimov's SF, January 2010 by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2011-07-10T14:01:44+00:00

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Poetry: DOT ACOLYTES

by Ruth Berman

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The roadway god rages

When his acolytes at MNDoT

Neglect to repair potholes.

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The more furious he grows

Face black as tar

With the anger choking him

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The wider and deeper

And irregularly edged

Grow the cracks and holes

Under winter ice.

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The bolts

On the bridges

Rattle with rust.

—Ruth Berman

Copyright (c) 2010 Ruth Berman

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