late night skepticism
blanketed in damp hope
shivers and tears
right where we belong

valley of fears
darkened skies
with streaks of red
there can be miracles

crimes vs. misunderstandings
chatter and talk
singled out in numbers
three, seven, twenty-one

moon-spot-street-stop-light
patterns of rib-cage shadows
flutterings of tiny wings
and leaves of grass

positive out-sun-burst
negative-charged light
chalked-over sidewalk
dancing in the dawn

flightless weightlessness
twenty-five minutes
anxiety without hunger
laughter vs. strife

shards of glass bottles
waves of ice and foam
a distant wave goodnight
and sweet strawberry juice

dips and dives
spins, curly-ques
and loud music
a kiss on the hand