windrag : poetry : journal

:: f : w : i : w ::

a come on

one turns to one who is not there, and whispers “watch.” to which no one replies “i’m waiting.” then one imperceptibly prepares to sing. “now, listen.”

poppies poppies poppies

with spring unfolds the drama of the nasalrealm: the first-kiss-swoon of jasmine, the sweet domestic bliss of fresh-mowed grass, the pollen’s filing-for-divorce