Why,
when I walk the dark alone,
do I hear crying
from the lamps that flicker
as I pass?
Why,
when I walk the tracks alone,
do I hear sobs
from the ties
around me?
Why,
when I walk the streets alone,
do I hear wailing
from the paint lines
bisecting the road?
Why,
when I walk the woods alone,
do I hear tears
trickling down
every branch, in every tree?
Why,
when I reach the clearing alone,
do I hear the Moon
cry out to me,
telling me to come home?
Why does it sound so compelling?
-once again mine, but come on, you knew that already
the tears trickling down the trees seems to give a stronger image than the other illustrations (at least for me). theory: an emotional word is given for the rain/ meling ice on the branches outside right now.
ReplyDeletewhen you write, is there one line that you come up with and then construct around or a strong idea/emotion you wish to convey?