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Lilies by Madilyn Lopez | One Poem Only
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- One Poem Only
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- May 28, 2026
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- 130
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A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Lilies Madilyn Lopez blood gushes from underneath my index fingers underneath my thumbs my eyes go white and pin-point black bloodshot— my artery. my throat seals itself shut like a wooden door stuck in humidity’s clutch i tilt my chin to the popcorn ceiling gasping for air that’s already escaped Lilies are my favorite flower by the way. it is late. 12:15am exactly. my neck starts to itch where brittle bone holds nostalgic flesh imprints the coffee on my wooden-chipped scarred nightstand has gone tepid then frigid it is late. 12:17am exactly. congealed blood gushes from my nose where I have never been hit only walked into steel and concrete walls my tear ducts know no repentance stuck in confession my chest feels like tenmilliontrapdoorsleftunsealed i scratch at the duct tape fastened around my goosebumped body clawing like a raved rabid wretched animal wretched thing salivating foaming aching teeth baring Lilies are my favorite flower by the way. it is late. 12:21 exactly. Lilies. Lilies. Lilies. Lilies. Lilies. More from Madilyn Lopez ↓ @v0guerat on Instagram @maryshelleysmymother on TikTok @madilynlo on Substack Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Poetry reminds us what matters. Thank you for listening.