When it began

When it began, when the first dropped

You could be here, or far to the left

You might have screamed at the burst

or stood fixed to its orange wake

visible and instantly flickered out, then

soon joined by others

Helps to explain its steady, rotund, consummate

growth.

You may have witnessed your corner market

when gas converged upon it

Or dived, carried clothing and desperation

Acutely aware of the single dark place

Out of the storm

Where did all of our children run off to?

Into the shelter--

where they cannot stand amazed by lustful boars

Author's Note

Written the week of 17 June through 24 June

Reviews

[NibbleLove]

This is fantastic. I enjoyed reading it :)

[Different Wings]

Great!