Bunton, Jami

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Winthrop University

The AnthologyVolume 2016 Article 9April 2016Cheers, Darlin'Jami BuntonFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/anthologyPart of the Poetry CommonsThis Poetry is brought to you for free and open access by Digital Commons @ Winthrop University. It has been accepted for inclusion in TheAnthology by an authorized editor of Digital Commons @ Winthrop University. For more information, please contact bramed@winthrop.edu.Recommended CitationBunton, Jami (2016) "Cheers, Darlin'," The Anthology: Vol. 2016 , Article 9.Available at: https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/anthology/vol2016/iss1/922 23Savannah River   Lillian PeelCharcoal and Chalk Pastel Cheers, Darlin’   Jami BuntonThe tongue, stabs into the roof of the mouth,Filling it, clogging it-Causing the breath to catch,A long, momentary pause-for emphasis.The eyes rest on the figure,Appraising it, judging its worthLike livestock in the market-Perhaps that isits significanceThe hand brushes down the skin,Tickling, making itShiver with what it holds back,Doling out punishment,as freely as it’s received 

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