Embrace My Day
Embrace my day
With warm cool night
Sprinkle shattered darkness
Where holy light cannot
Escape for fear that
Mangled knowledge could
Misinterpret a fabled past
I cannot scream
Yet hunkered in deep, gentle sleep
Lies the unwarranted yet welcomed
Thoughts that most wish
To erase from splendid air
Try me
Try me
As I wake these strangers
To join me
In a raucous, despicable feast
That even diets cannot hold
I am moderate at first
Teasing, tasting
The crumbs which forge the meal
Chewing
I swirl juicy shards a plenty
Ensuring that full-bodied flavor
Is appreciated in the way
Its chefs intended
I raise my hand
Requesting to leave
For I am full
They stare down my gesture
With the glare of those who know
Insisting I remain
Sympathizing with my pain
Because they know I'll never forgive them
For allowing me
To miss this
Just dessert.
(8/14/04)
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