tired

as life drips
slowly
from the container of my being
i've less reserve
& more stillness;
the widening spaces
within
are receptive,
taking in & turning over
expanding while time
is shrinking

childhood memory

slipping through the cracks
of ordinary life
during a movement
a stirring of air
when i smell her perfume
slipping through the cracks
of celestial veil
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
one single impression

paradox

smile
even though the heart
weeps
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
one single impression

still

i could not cry
so i let
the condensation
of my cold water glass
trace tears
for me

disguise

under the guise of
cheerful smile & wave of hand
i mourn your absence
one single impression