this, this, this, 

loneliness

a holiness

so clever 

and so keen

it makes a bell 

fall silent

a tender cat

get mean

 

this, this, this

loneliness

a hollowness

I never

care to treat

it brings a gift

so dangerous

a junkyard dog

retreats

 

this, this, this

loneliness

a steadiness

betrays that

need to grieve

the space is filled

a languor blessed

a blind deceit

will leave

 

this moment

comes

embrace

move on

 

7.5.12

Photo: Central Park 2.25.25