Swiftly sliding steel
I stop at the sudden sting—
see pink shaving foam.

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Niall M Oliver

Niall M Oliver lives in Ireland with his wife and sons. His poems have appeared in numerous journals such as Acumen, Atrium and The Honest Ulsterman. He is the author of ‘We Will Eat Breakfast With Our Children’ by Nine Pens Poetry Press and 'My Boss' by Hedgehog Poetry. His pamphlets can be purchased here https://niallmoliverpoetry.bigcartel.com/