Bucket
I have burned the church yard down
danced on every hot red mound
and dug out wells with pales of red
and to the children gave stoned bread.
I watched the sea swell with delight
Gave hope to those with endless night
I grieve by every paupers grave
like lovers tears for the newly saved.
I have sold off squares of skies
to melt off in poisoned pies.
I have squander endless gold
from rich men's purse where I've cajoled
And I will drink my whiskey straight
and make a list of what I hate.
I will jump off areoplanes
crashing through cathedral panes
And I will topple endless trees
upset the nest of surly bees.
And if you don't contain my spill
keep your promise in good will
For I am simply lost at sea
waiting that you come for me.
For I am simply biding time
waiting for that love of mine.*
sahn 9/9/2014
Copyright © Shannon April Alice | Year Posted 2014
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