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Skewed Map

Richard King Perkins II

Thirty paces east it says
but I’m doubtful about the accuracy
of my directions.

Like the damned,
I’m being led to a place
of illusive promise.

My skills, useless as dry ink,
the sun, a coalescent flare
lacking intent.

I won’t betray myself
by asking for forgiveness or guidance.

Better to wander into a quagmire
than forgo the inevitable discovery.

The map is a poor forgery.
The trail is fractured, a wind-driven recursive.

There was never a need to search—
nothing is buried
nothing is even missing.

I’m not bitter. I’m not even lost.

I’m the treasure.

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