why so hot july?
the sun’s flaming orb laughs loud.
the heart swoons for shade.
not here
in a plain cream box
lie the remnants of your life.
our keepsakes safe.
billow pillow
the man sweeps the floor
a magician amongst clouds.
big soft brown pillows.
tear drops
in the other’s eyes
i see my own saddest tears.
the mirror my soul.
sunken line
in the hot thicket
the bird’s beak breaks up brown earth.
earth quakes, worm tremors.
hopeful hearts
sparkling red and gold
streams across the black night sky.
celebrate the chance.