in shadowy spaces
cloud covered
i crouch hiding
from spying eyes
and prying lips
trying to save me
from the world

waiting watching
whispering wishes
for a spark --
lightning hope
that never comes
only thunder
forever rain

i lap the wetness
of the puddle
where others splash
take the sparkle
of water
to my tongue
transcending
the shimmer is
a silver lining
dappling light
into my safe
charcoal existence
where
embers linger
longing
for the flame

10/14/2003

Posted on 10/14/2003
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