Why do I chase the atom?
when the universe has always been mine
can love evolve from red giant
into a galaxy?
dust and stone
become skin and bone
born; fall and rise again.


I love the black holes
of your eyes
for they radiate
much more light
than they could ever take.
White hot coals made to rake
caked surface of my lungs.


How I long to see your breath
steam up the silence in my soul.
droplets, turn into rapids
and rush my question away.
I tripped; stumbling
my spirit crumbling
hold; release those fingers.


Strength born of sugar
does not last, and it feeds fear
I need complex and organic
Can rotten become fresh?
Carry the inner babe
Cain and brother abe
Save: heal the tether.