water

the breath of one man
destroys stupidity’s bark.
fresh breath of reason.

under apple tree
lie the seeds from many fruit.
rotting not growing.

lost in the thick fog.
ghostly voices crying out.
you will be home soon.

there are no more clothes.
everybody is naked.
emperor’s fig leaf.

the thumping thunder.
the pitter patter of rain.
rain boots colored wet.

soft rain’s cool fingers
linger over my body.
shiver me timbers.