I saw the sun below the trees that day
It sunk beneath the tick of time
As on I watched the glow-a sleepy sway
Drowning a golden gem of dulcet prime
...
Isn't it obvious?
It's not because I love you,
It's "I love you because",
You fill in the in-between space, an impenetrable patchwork of
...
Winter in the days before,
Fallen white, each flake galore,
Sledding by, 'do come! ' they cheered,
But I did not, I watched and sneered,
...
Hands
They wiggle and dance,
Slide gently through-
Silky, smooth,
Rough,
Hair, skin,
Air.
Wear ornaments-
Plastic dollar diamond
Ring,
Sparkling as a broken mirror.
Rainbow jewels decorate
Those soft bones as
Quilted shelter
Embraces
Its best use:
Pressed, touched,
Against
You,
I see,
These hands hold.