By Scott Bailey © 2026
Brushed and teased
Carefully lifted from the foamy earth
Intricate gold and jewels
With no discernible function
Must be ritualistic

In response to malformed_poetry’s prompt
https://www.threads.com/@malformed_poetry/post/DVOWgnHEre2?xmt=AQF0lOloPVrwhONSN1ah1LN_yNqCpHnc-Piy4zfobUVS-hNEiehRWjvg9ddT8qV46G3gEIhT&slof=1