the lake

in Oregon there is a lake 

that drains itself every year 

a hole, 6 ft wide 

consumes 

the whole of it.

pulling in water 

like a common 

kitchen sink.

it’s a lava tube,

I’ve read.

a sort of vacuum  for 

a likely burning. 

– sheila c.

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