if you could see the inside

would you want to stay

kiss these clowns and ghouls

among the gigglers play

–

hold a falling hand

make a province ours

spread a crafted quilt

hear the weeping stars

–

was it just a whisper

an echo in the hall

or did you fall together

to dance the pixie ball

–

wish it in a tiny box

on a sapphire sea

watch the sun explode

and paint the salty tea