“ Coming Under Scrutiny “ by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán

“Coming Under Scrutiny”

by Suzán Jiván Mom
& Mom-Mom Suzán

Coming under scrutiny
serving buffalo wings in public
transferred to ICE custody
avoiding screenings
as scripts for loss and mourning
feeling deeply in need of herd immunity
abolishing flogging
in a desperate search for antibodies
ingesting cleaning products
around the clock ...