Aurora 2026

Tyler Martin

Evil Kids

Going through the park gates Lots of people enjoy themselves. Jogging, Sitting, Birdwatching, A shark jumps through the lake and eats all the ducks!

You didn’t see it, only heard its splash. The duckpond was now a pool party And the trees blocking your hill were gone And your picnic All of your friends and family Were able to see the birthday party. Soft, clean, fancy clothes Like those French paintings by a river Big, fun, happy smiles Like the ones TV characters make Quiet, hidden, meaningless

LEVIATHAN! ZOMBIES! OOOOOOZING TOXIC!!! LIKE THE ITTY BITTY GRASS AND LEAVES AROUND YOUR BLANKET!!! The trees were rotting The water was bloody Everyone was dead! You tried to imagine that birthday boy Between the Devil’s teeth, popped out of the park and far away… NO MERCY, he was like a squirrel in a mutt’s maw!

You pinched your arms with all your fingers As you cried at the apocalyptic destruction Globs of tears poked through your eyes

As the zombies launched themselves at your parents. You looked towards me when you opened your eyes You recognized me You didn’t say anything

No shaming, no shouting, no punishing All you did was choke and crumble and

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