Dark

like a migrant thai worker
i pedal my bicycle on the 
village path hunched over
dark my face covered against
the dust the dogs bark at me

the bees slammed into my forehead
and the scent of a distant homeland
assault my nostrils and like his letters 
back  home 

silverplating the sweat of his brow

my poems two are wrapped in darkness 
that covers my longing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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January 3, 2011 at 3:43 AM
What a way to start out my New Year reading such exceptional poetry. Thank you for starting the new year out with us sharing your wonderful poetry Jeffery. Love, Carol
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