fissure-proof no-fault default...

a discharge
a motion spewed
a thought imprinted
a projectile
intended not to splinter
but instead to mold an adherence

collective life by default
and we fear otherwise
apprehensive tip-toeing
intuitive dulling
blanketed by bland misinformation

while they protect their brothers’ backs
and we validate our reasons
sanctioned
glorified
they die for someone else’s reasons
and we cry

the sound of the dull impact
then the rip of penetration
a passing through
an exit
dual gaping portals leaking life
a generous pour across thigh to foot
collapse
unconsciousness
disintegration
rot
dust