Black Bile
by Jon Jon Stefan
Black bile spat out of the neck of your cigarettes
Our melancholic humor flushed the rust down our postures
We brought knives and lighters to the beach like an arms race
We've probably killed each other so many times
Just in case
You'll see those best friends drooling ash onto the rocks, even now
Fingers flower out of lint and thumbtacks
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Jon Jon Stefan is a sophomore sociology student from Rochester, New York. Since 2020, he has been active in social justice movements, including organizing peaceful BLM rallies throughout his city. Stefan plans to become a sociology professor and continue his work in advocacy for equity and justice within his community.