rolling

must not stop
at all costs
our beloved
rolling stock

uncovered

there i discovered
the uncovered
truth
ruth
about the blue
in you
too

like that

there it was
just like that
around the corner
a view to remember
a lake in november
or was it september

the ways

when i consider the land
and the ways of nature
i rather be in awe
than in fear

the beast

the tower
bearing the brunt of the beast
reflecting the heat
fleeing feet
on the street
seeking shelter
and peace

she wished

they missed her
she whispered
a kiss
like this
she wished for

no time

run
drive
faster
it’s alive
no time
to die
run

early

we gazed
at the early sun
breakfast warm
though
on the run
anticipating
day of fun

gates

they fell from
the gates of hell
cast dark
spells
and poisoned
the well

while

he’ll be here
she tells us
while
buses in memphis
cuss the
blasphemers
senses

bend

remember when
around the bend
then
blue and black
rolled back

not

it’s not like that
way you looked
from the back
in black

we all

a movie
story for joy
we all
toyed with the
thought

paid

relax
we sent the fax
and paid the tax
children
jumping jacks

tall

she called
rising tall
purple small
and all

she

sleepy
needy
speedy
she wore the blue

time

season close
goodness knows
time froze
first snow
bunny

afternoon

was early morning
he had
new flooring
by afternoon
she was touring

way

last thursday
was the first way
it stayed for
four weeks

dear

i’m new here
first year
am i safe
or live with fear
happy that you’re near
dear