Issue #98

Half the lamps in the
House still lack light bulbs, a fact
I’m reminded of

Each time I twist a
Switch, expect luminescence
In a room without

Boxes anymore
But no art on walls either -
Settled as heartbeats.

Moving, grieving share
Stages - now we’re bargaining.
I made a deal with

A goldfinch - the hearts
Of tired sunflowers for
The electric pulse

Waves pushed by bird wing
Through the meadow. Who needs a
Light bulb when you have

A window. Who needs
Art on the wall - it’s breathing
Everywhere you look.

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