Already Over Descent

control wounded 88 overnight not independently confirmed
already sliding into chaos loyal clash last major foothold
gun battle recaptured the airport air strikes three fronts

black box voice recorder say plane's open the damn door
crashed French Alps trying to smash door with an axe
mountain descent deliberately desperate attempts to return

end decades of estrangement deeply strained relations
interests haggle over last points of potential agreement
sense disarray both acted as checks simultaneously spread

-- Clark Allison

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