Cornered by Attacker in Elevator, Fire Victim, 73, Had No Way Out
Elderly woman steps into elevator
Plastic grocery bags line her arms like strange plumage
He wears uniform of exterminator
As elevator climbs
She ventures a smile
He sprays her with pesticide
Lights a match
Watches detached as she ignites
Dancing bird
With feathers of flame
Scorching, blazing, searing pain
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