Lee Sharkey

On the anniversary of the invasion

on my side knees bent hand resting
lightly on my rib cage

lightly your knees touch my knees
your breath washes over my face

my breath washes over your face
our breath sifts out the window

and rides the thermals
over earth’s face scarred and shining

brushing distant faces
turned slightly to the touch of wind

Lee Sharkey

"On the anniversary of the invasion" is from A Darker, Sweeter String (Off the Grid Press, 2008).

Posted on January 2, 2009 11:18 AM