DARK MOON, by Cubist IN DAPPLED DARKNESS SOMETHING WAITS FOR ME
by Tom Zimmerman
Text ©2005 Tom Zimmerman; illustration ©2005 Cubist
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Dark trees entrap the Moon. Such treat!
And in the evergreen across the street,
A flash of feather—sheen of scales—a woman's feet.

   in darkness waits

Behind my eyes, Auroras bright
Appear to smear, die, rise. All tricks of light.
A smoky kiss; my soul flies like a burning kite.

      in darkness something waits for

The wine I brought is sparkling-smooth.
In vino veritas. Now hear my truth:
Life's daily pains, this physicality shall soothe.

         in dappled darkness something waits for me



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