This poem is from the book Lacquer is a Thrilling Word by Barrie Cole (Finishing Line Press), and can be found at https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/lacquer-is-a-thrilling-word-by-barrie-cole/
Barrie Cole is a critically acclaimed Chicago-based writer who has written more than 15 plays including Reality is an Activity, Capacity, Meaning is Tricky, Reverse Gossip, Elevator Tours and Fruit Tree Backpack along with numerous poems, essays, monologues and hybrid works. Lacquer is a Thrilling Word is her first book.
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