“In Retreat “ ...

” In Retreat “

by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán

In retreat
paths unclear
indefinite periods

oozing toxicity oh so slowly
aiming to flip the house
having been infested by incivility

while railing against branding
and omitting the scariest of details
claiming, “No one really understands”

separating children from parents
saying, “It’s out of our hands”
blankly staring pictured with cute pigtails

taking on moral matters
aging with audacity
responding to sass

looking for answers
via espionage and surveillance
all at a quick glance...