Prairie Dog

For Three Crimes and for Four

From Amos chapters 1 and 2 - for this Sunday.

One Summer in an Insane Asylum in Iowa

Summer Sunset

The Dysmenorrhea That Comes Before

“A woman will wash your hair
and, because of the early onset of puberty,
will get cancer during her menstruation.

“There will be reports of food
causing a copious discharge
of dark, foul blood that will not drain.

“Look for mental disorders, dysfunctional uterine bleeding
and even over-strenuous exercise to result in death.

“A shift in the global hormonal balance,
a return to ancient Chinese medicine,
and endocrine disorders for the end of time,

“You will see all these things,
but know that this is only the
dysmenorrhea that comes before it all.”

(2011)