As/Is







12.14.2006


The long walk

Seventy-four miles. Up against a storm
I walk. I long for you. A wannabe ladder
to bring up the bowls. You will reform
seventy-four miles. Up against a storm
I dance with bruised knees, lukewarm.
You come toward me, for you I matter.
Seventy-four miles up against a storm
I walked. You long for me to be a ladder.