buzzing
between, tree
tops, sliding
sideways, topsy-
turving, geometrically
inclined, gravity
defying, heat
denying-
performing,
celebrating
summer’s…
Swelter.
Tag Archive: beauty
Do you remember?
Sun streaming, river reflected,
gurgling, laughing as I collected
poppies, sunset bursting, pale
pastel lilies- a utopic garden…
moss, so darkly deep, tints of
yellow, aqua on slippery rocks-
water erupting, crystalline
geysers, declaring the day. 
Sky of cotton balls, perfectly
aligned, meticulously placed.
Verdant covering, leaves so
clean, pure.
You, your iridescent scarlet
gorget, a spectrum, blurring, curious-
fearless, facing me, a caress away…
your sisters, deep emerald and mocha
swirling, twirling; our own private
ball. Dipping, swaying in between-
each suggesting, a new partner, in
our dance. Chattering children,
following, as I collected, each
savory delight. Reminding me,
I was not alone. I was loved-
a brother, in this euphoric
wonderland.
I waited for you.
twin birds nestled in my hair,
leaves turned,
I waited.
Decorated
I was,
in my white blanket.
Icicles hanging,
diamonds,
waiting.
The birds became many
and the children played
’round the Maypole.
The wind
howled for you.
The Moon and I,
we became
great friends.
And I waited.
The burning stars,
ever my companions.
Whispering.
Still,
I waited.
The light grew longer,
the children taller,
and
eventually,
I faded.
Gas
giant
huffing,
heaving,
soaring, verdant
firs
beneath-
gaping,
captivated…
despondent,
deep
waters
pass.
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