Silver Tie
Motor oil and love under my fingernails, I’m not scratching deep enough - Into the surface of our ravine, our canyon, Our divide. Trying to dig for upheaval, My heart and mind feebly battle. I’m just drifting on the ocean bed, Sailing by the wind. Swimming in the fire. I can only dip low enough To feel what’s underneath with my toes But I cannot quite stand yet.
JP











