I’m the one
you saw hiding by the tip of a rainbow

I’m the one
who melts in the air

my visibility
is impaired by your lack of preparation

when you are ready
place a red ribbon
on the edge
of the crescent moon

Copyright © 2011 A Molotkov

A. Molotkov is a writer, composer, filmmaker and visual artist, and co-founder of the Inflectionist poetry movement (Inflectionism.com). Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, he moved to the U.S. in 1990 and switched to writing in English in 1993. He is the author of several novels, short story and poetry collections and the winner of the 2010 New Millennium Writings and the 2008 E. M. Koeppel Awards for fiction. His credits also include a Pushcart nomination and several honorary mentions. Molotkov’s work has appeared in over 40 publications, both in print and online. He often performs at a variety of Portland venues. His focus is on laconic art that focuses on eternal problems of the human condition. Visit him at www.AMolotkov.com

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