Yours, Etcetera

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Yours, Etcetera
- Paolo Manalo

The heart’s crude affection etched on a tree.

The height of graffiti in bathroom stalls.

On sidewalk pavements, initial encounters.

Sometimes a name, sometimes a number
Where you could be reached. Imaginary or otherwise

You were here.

You are here. Addressing the fine
Print of certificates, walking

Papers: the many forms to fill out
Before you fill in.