In my dream
My shirt is unbuttoned
Worn and soiled
The sun shines warm
Bright, on my open chest.
My face, simple
Unconcerned.
I’ll stay to see the stars,
I’ll stay through the night.
Each smile a human smile
Each child a child
Each tear a tear
Each moment, eternity.
Each flower breathes you,
Each singing bird’s song,
Sings you.
But, now, how can it be?
The sun is shining
But my shirt, buttoned.
Clouds cloud,
Day as night,
Rolling kingdoms
And I am so alone.
I am close to you,
I feel your warmth
And all is beautiful when I am near
And my mouth speaks wonders
My eyes behold everything.
So I love deeply.
Closer still.
Your warmth,
Warmer than coldest cold.
You cannot run, friend.
You can only hide.
Please, please,
All that claws.
And do not go for long.
The sun is shining!
Unbutton your shirt
Friend,
Unbutton your shirt.