spirit

the many annals
of history run sewer.
shit lies of courage.

silence is golden.
i understand that today.
blood, i bite my tongue.

icon falls softly.
onwards to the dawning light.
goodnight compassion.

you’ve become a man.
the boy who once held my hand.
hold fast to your dreams.

the air wanders in.
old wine sacks bellow and sigh.
living marathon.

we talk together.
others natter in your ear.
safe within silence.