open
bleeding
freely flowing in perfect droplets
shattered on the pavement

a lifespan of a second or two

you

remember when?
why?
I closed the door on yesterday
kicking at tomorrow

once around the block, you said

red

the color of my love
blew
through the broken window
end over end over end

I am screaming at the top of my lungs

fun

trapped
inside
never knowing what is outside
sucking for air

yes, I think you're beautiful

done
The Flame of Hope. Watermark Press. Owings Mills, MD 2002.