SIR

Claire Donato

Selections from I Destroy Romantic Memories

"Practice is a trope"

The inability to maintain distance from
Destruction caused by former
Lovers is the fault
Of enigmatic parents. In
The dream, I
Perform abortion on myself. A
Nurse says, “You’ve had practice.”
Practice is a trope.

"Uncover family secrets"

Taciturn, restless.
Bored and naughty and
Bolder. Euphoric
Crossing the sky-
Walk and then what? Snoop
Through rooms,

"I destroy romantic memories"

How must I veil in
Resuscitation?

"I accept ownership of being an object"

Everyone is built in
Relation to
Someone (thing) else.