Know

Now here's a word shrouded and coy

that flips and negates at every turn...

From whence this conniving K?

like a knave

guarding at attention

the centerfold

within the gates

--prohibited--

the N and the O!

And beware the jaw

that's clench

at the end

like a steely trap

growling and shaking

its head

None hear the W, but aye

it's there...

so be careful

how ye tread

we may be

bitten yet.

2022 JUN 30