Unscrewed
Monday was a busy day
when grim imaginings
a great deal of feeling,” and
tearful kisses
were brought to the office
I Gratefully Bow
the Crown of regret
made gorgeous munificence
of my head,
an heirloom of my demise.
–
Sarah J. Sloat is the author of Hotel Almighty, a collection a visual poetry published in 2020 by Sarabande Books. Born in New Jersey, Sarah has lived for many years in Europe, where she works in news. Her poems, prose, and collage have appeared in The Journal, Tupelo Quarterly, Sixth Finch, and elsewhere. You can keep up with her Twitter @SJSloat and on Instagram @sjane30.