Somehow, you found me
disconnected from feeling
a glimmer, floating
between half-dark and dark
glimpses of angles,
the slope of a shoulder,
jut of a chin,
bend of an elbow,
the long column of leg
dwelling in musty caves
the dampness seeping
inbetween layers of skin
I place my clammy hand
into yours that speaks
of warmth and light
entranced, I allow you
to lead me, having forgotten
how the sun bequeaths
spring to the earth
my feet kick up chalky dust
we are awash in milky light
ghostlike, I'm unsure you
exsist until you smile
and then I know
you lead me to the mouth
of the cave and let go
you step outside
I have to make a choice
the suns flaming arrows
pierce my eyes
but the images are burned there
your outstretched hand lingers
your smile is branded
I open my eyes, blinking
trying to make sense
you are still there
I step out into the clearing
into the world
the bittersweet
of where you are.

04/12/2004

Posted on 04/13/2004
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