Carlos Got Hit by a Metaphor and Didn’t Feel a Thing

In a couple of lines, you will be hit— by a metaphor. It is something that is something else, watch carefully. I will make space for your breath— to give you time to picture that—

An eyelash spinning an entire galaxy makes perfect sense, you wouldn’t use an ear. Unless you wanted it to collapse into a black hole. That makes sense too— when the metaphor is weak.

Next time you read a poem about elsewhere, don’t lose your way with women and breadcrumbs. Walk all the lines until you get here Because elsewhere becomes here Since you seem to need directions

Drink coffee— While I brew and pour something darker, more bitter