fire

a dram of liquor
glints at me through the bottle.
i was in love once.

apollo a god.
a story about ourselves.
or wishful thinking.

in the flickering light
a universe bursts open
and heaven unfolds.

the voice sings softly.
a troubadour of sadness.
the rhythm my heart.

cheetos character.
a muppet like a puppet.
a rum punch rudey.

a sigh and a cry
can give the soul wings to fly.
a bumpy takeoff.