Yuli Kovbasnian


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Tortoise Beetle

Under a magnifying glass
Turning
Bending its limbs
Stretching
Blank screen; silence.

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Crazy in Love

Pole-dancing
“Do not touch”
He’s withdrawn
I’m on top
Shrivelled and shaky
I kill to mate
I enjoy it while it lasts

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Bumps, creases and folds
Leave me bare
Protect me