August 9th, 2026
Bailey BeBeau
Clockwork
Marble eyes of melted glass
staring without sight
behind the cellophane pane
rubbery frame chained to
a dank desk of
mental death.
Axle and cog
oil clogged in
short-circuiting circuitry
wandering without
waking dripping dark
drops on docx.
Harken, hear a
hounded half-broke
mind of madness
shackled soul set inside
the socket where machinery
solely should reside.
Clock in
Clockwork
Don’t strive
Can’t survive
Bailey BeBeau is a Junior at UW-Superior pursuing a degree in writing with a minor in art. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, crafting, and being in nature. Through her work, Bailey enjoys discussing challenging Christian themes in ways that promote civil discussion. Her preferred genres of choice are: dystopia, sci-fi, and dark fantasy.
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