universe/cities

universe/cities

because there are two, concretely, i try adding plus signs to equations

lost in space-time, abstractly entering the spell of distinctions, delusions

i am older but shorter, see farther sometimes, not so much others

the question of future was like the other side of the lake

then well past water edges, in fact, in theory

this was shoreline, a picnic on a mathematical beach

forgive me, i am penetrating every pore

where does the mind hook onto the body?

with books tossed aside like clothes, sometimes these attachments last for ages

but steadier now, spine twisted & stretched

lost in a fierce blow of wind (empty)

belly multiplying chest, like equal signs divided & spinning

not like the shallow straggling transplanted season

it's almost as if i had truly watered roots

nothing to conceal, clear look, clear eyes to clear face

i figured, let me stand as tall or wise, hands behind my back

here was the hope: (all possible)

here was the task: hands busy mouth moving

with 90 degrees of spring days, the dusty weeds compete for geometry,

for attention, each young plant, brassica, allium and otherwise

then i remember the cautious quote, trying to grow under shadowed branches,

the fullness of others like the body of a lake, like plenty of rain

with trees just beginning to find their needs, met

a dress of spiderwebs walked me home, happy & alone

ready for thunderstorms when they are ready for me

6/20/12