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Getting that word that people
have heard
but are not yet tired of hearing
that word that makes them think
of something fierce
and alive
the word is not there
so we make up colors
maybe the flowers will look different
if we don't look at them at all
maybe the meter will be gone
if we don't invite it to the party
maybe we can't tell what is cold
and where the tree tops get their power
and that is alright you can't hold
the candle and kick down the doors
at the same time you can't
break your lines and think of a new phrase
that will leave them with a bloodied mouth
at the same time
you can go on and on until
you feel like the painted faces feel familiar
and you become a beggar
because you could really use somebody
right now
the voice that crackles on inflection
someone like yourself
if you had the time
maybe mighty arcs of bird wing
will make you feel free enough
to read without stopping
and when you get to the end
you won't be red with anger
anymore!.



For Dondi
with utmost respect and sincerity!.
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