study of figure vii, john compton (December 2025)

study of figure vii

i begin to disintegrate,
disillusionment

takes my hand and kisses my palm.
these are my last rites.

i listen to the voices
in the form of music.

i cannot decipher a reality
that is clean.

everyone looks dirty.
their faces

are disgusting.
i want to cut their heads off.

can i help you with something?
please do not touch me.