This installment of the secondhand series marks the second appearance of Benjamin Russell, the kind of poet whose work often leaves me wishing I’d written it first.

His previous entry, “Haiku for Sally,” is here. And you can read much more of his fine writing by visiting his site Agitation of Hands. Strength of Words.

To see all secondhand contributions to date, please click here. And if you’re interested, I encourage you to contribute a haiku or short poem of your own — click here to find out how.

Tears

Emptying my eyes
of all the salty lies you
would have me believe.