The Merchant of Feathers by Tanya Shirley

Author:Tanya Shirley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Peepal Tree Press

SAID BY A DJ AT AN UPTOWN DANCE

Bruk off yuh head, mi buy it back a mawnin

And what is a woman’s head, but dispensable?

A dutty wining machine, a hypnotist’s string,

a windmill.

I want a man so rich

that when my head comes and goes

as it often does

and doesn’t come back again

or when he grinds me into salt

or when his single eye sucks me in,

he can go to the store where women’s heads are sold

and get me a new one.

A man so accommodating that he will love me

even in my new-headed body.

I imagine all new heads go through periods of adjustment.

During that time, he will settle for deep discussions

with my breasts and marvel at the acquiescing nature

of my tender parts.

Matter of fact, which woman really needs a head

unless she is proficient in giving head,

and keeping her mouth shut when she’s not?

Mr. DJ, two headless women were found in Spanish Town; kindly give their families some money and directions to the store.

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