Upon The Shadows Against The Wall. Poem by RIC BASTASA

like you
i do not have enough time to read a long poem.
at first glance
it gives you the feeling that you are climbing a mountain.
you gasp for air
your feet tremble.

a person who doubts has the tendency to write a long explanation
until he grasps the essence and pauses and says everything only in
one line.

a few words can say what we want to point out.
you give time for all the tired people to take their rest.
sometimes
we opt for not saying anything
and yet
be still understood

one time i put my hand against the light
and make the shadow speak through a dance.

we understand then how happiness can be put inside our
hearts

upon the shadows against the wall.

succinct self.
prostate in silence.