First magic

Amar Shah · First magic

is the block, the box, the wall,
the island, moat and drawing gate. First magic
is divider, separator, border, guard.
First, magic are the teeth that peek and poke
in tender gum, first magic is the bite
of one who can't remember words. Magic

elemental, potent: No! Magic
elemental, potent: Won't—magic
elemental, potent: Don't you dare,
you don't scare me, you won't cow me. I am
aware, my watchmen watch the tower at night,
my watchmen never fright, we watch, I'm watching
you...don't you fucking dare.