Monday, June 27, 2011

things that are certain



Stars have their fires
the fly its flitter
churches, their spires
the rain its hammer.

How many wrinkles can eyes hold?
Night draws his curtain
these stories all told
a hundred year clock, our burden.

Sure release of eggs
insures against the certain scythe
cramp of blood, pain, dregs
of unfulfilled life.

So lay out the tools:
tin nails and typewritten pages,
paint tubes, tape and broom
to protect while body ages.

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