I'm gathering stars
They sleep gently in my palm
The gasp of venus, glow of mars
By turns turbulent and calm
I trace constellated memories
I map them, salve against sorrow
Dancing silver in the trees
Is the ache of my tomorrow
Since every moment's slippery
A fish jumping from my hand
These moments are never free
Now I finally understand
I built a fortress in my head
A thorny thicket in my mind
I poisoned forests with my dread
I left myself behind











