Once and Today

The Muse visited me in the office today

Once I flew to the sun

To behold her great ancient smile

I lost in our game of stare

Withdrew,

Cowered,

I went back to the earth and humbled my eyes.

 

Once I flew to the moon

And we danced, and pranced

And pretended we were fairies

But I got tired

Of his arms full of toil

I flew back to the earth and rested.

 

Once I flew to the stars

Glad and merry with light

Our hearts beat like glowing embers of Mir

My spark got lost

Wet with tears

I crawled my way to the earth to cry.

 

Today I walked with the earth abreast

And his hot breath tickling my chin

And his cocoon warmth embracing me

I fell

Drank his draught

I was humbled, rested, and comforted.