Grandeur-er

 

make Earth more jagged
raise the Eiger
deepen the Grand Canyon
multiply it


gouge valleys
narrow fissures
let glaciers
creep again:

blue ice caves
creaking + shuddering
make the world
more dangerous
for us to enjoy


—for Kay Ryan

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