spirit

we only exist
in the memories of love.
death cannot hold us.

on the black tarmac
life’s mysteries are written.
past thrumming rubber.

sweet the smiling sun.
salty the glistening sweat.
untroubled the soul.

travel the long road
until wisdom lost is found.
like snake shedding skin.

the day slips faster.
the nights tumbling upon sun.
lights of life snuffed out.

five fingers and toes
upon the saints and the hoes.
opposing our dumbs.