Untitled, Shiya Wu
O Memorandum, thou anonymous gift,
Thy narrow saffron figure reflects into glass,
Camouflaged in radiant, fiery tones, as
Apollo’s chariot hurtles toward its terminus;
To his daily haste, thy sprightly essence
Is well acquainted, for wherever is
A lusty pace, thy sisters shortly follow.
O keeper of the law, thy statutes are
Mighty pillars, yet thy delicate
Silhouette wavers in perpetuity,
A golden visage, upon which is lettered
In riveting prose, a citizen’s duty.
May we never forget our duty to thee, O Parking Ticket.
About the Author
Alex Hart · University of Cincinnnati
Alex Hart is a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where he studied Industrial Design with a minor in Creative Writing. Though he was born and raised in the Cincinnati area, Alex now resides in Portland, Oregon and works as a footwear designer for Adidas at their US Headquarters. “Owed to the State” first appeared in Short Vine.
About the Artist
Shiya Wu · Wheaton College
Shiya Wu graduated from Wheaton College in 2015 with a BA in Art with a minor in Psychology. Shiya is currently working on an MFA in 2D Design at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. “Untitled” first appeared in Rushlight.
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