into each loophole fell i
fleeing then finding
my alibi

“oh i wish i knew … “
“i’m so sorry but i … “
into each loophole fell i

into the loopholes rushed i
always so easy
leaving behind

accountability
duty declined
into the loopholes rushed i

© 2018 Melinda J. Irvine

note: this poem is the sequel to ‘Falling‘

• Daily Post: Loophole
• I’m part of Post A Day 2018
• Location: Estancia, Iloilo (Philipppines)
• Artwork: Brian Stauffer (The Baffler No. 31, page 71)