an
island paradise off course
a
lemon or a willow branch battered by the wind
all tangible proof certain as the fabric spun by worms
slowly
leave
this behind
forgiveness
for the dead
who
are growing repetitious
the
untenable freedom of birds
a
testament of thieves
Published in ars poetica
Previously published in the book equilibrium’s form, Shearsman Books,
2007.
Photo by Ansel Olson via flickr
