By kevin urenda
Date: 2003 Nov 20
Comment on this Work
[[2003.11.20.11.20.5142]]

flame on (redux)

the eyes never have to put things
into anything approaching a reasonably articulate conversation
that is why they always have 'it'
whatever we believe 'it' to be on any given Sunday
and always why I can never seem to make a real connection
unless it is tangible enough
to be grasped by all that I am
that is why love is a phoenix
dressed down like me
needing to burn itself down in order to rise up again
because that is my purpose
and all things need a purpose
so please send your cards and letters to
these eyes
who only want to see one slow parade of tears
or a reasonable facsimile thereof
for they have never been able to let go of
an impossibly painful childhood that will
always be resolution-resistant, and steeped in
flame retardant, unable to burn completely
unless and until I manage to burn in you

11.20.03