By the guppy
Date: 23 December 1999

tapestry

sunset breaking to her back
the blackness of her face is broken by the jewelled facets of her eyes
her breath floats sweetly between us
shaping words
baby stars begin to cloak her form
she is perfect, painted on the backdrop
i search my soul to fit a frame around her
find my arms the best that i can do
nestle closer
draw her head onto my shoulder
shut my eyes
and sigh

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