Sliding down
this gravitational well

Earth pirouettes
I press my ear to the ground


Attempting to hear
how every speck of mass

pools like a river
flowing without sound



My heart
is in motion

My head
buried in this mortal soil

My life
floats upon an ocean

Of love
longing and turmoil

10/04/2012

Author's Note: Hear the song! Buy my $7 book :)

Posted on 10/04/2012
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