glee.
Through the monochrome dark of the night sky,
Riddled with punctures of light from above,
A flash of red has caught my eye: one out of a million.
Enraptured souls, captivated by the streak of a
Happy accident, I step forth into a realm of unknowing
Future with a sense of déjà vu. The stairs to beyond
Descend for me to climb to gaze at the world behind
Her shoulder, us, together, intertwined. Under the dome
Of the vast expanse, the pale moonbeams kiss my eyes
And lay me to sleep. Carry me through a greying meadow:
A single flower is all I seek, a crimson splendour to grace
My cheek with dewdrops so sweet and fragrant. Lingering
Smudges of black dot my world, but my eyes look only
At the scarlet fire, my flame to keep me warm when the
Skies open to flurries of patterned crystalline diamonds.
Scattered jewels that spiral downwards are no match for
The single ruby that lands on my tongue. Exhale, vaporise
the other particles into oblivion with my heated breath to
taste the sugary treat of the wine-coloured stone. Intoxicated,
I stumble and fall onto the bed of snow, arms outstretched
And flailing languidly: attempting to fly. Of the birds that
Crowd my path, the red breasted robin outshines the pigeon.
Down the street to the ice cream parlour, walking on the old
Stone path the bird leads me to a brain freeze.
The metallic spoon that scoops up creamy vanilla ice cream
Holds a cherry delight: sweet and tart, just enough for me to
Pucker my lips. Slight dimples form at the corner of my mouth,
Little indents of pleasure: a crinkle in my eyes, as I gaze
In joy at the flare of colour in the dull streets of the world.
My world.