In Praise Of The Dark

stars across the night sky

“Tonight, perhaps,
don’t be in such a rush / to set up your candles against the dark.”

Water

water lit from above

“I am thirsty to return to the peace
of our peoplehood…”

The Ink On Your Arm

an arm covered with a tattoo

“What things do you have planned?
Do you march with torches?
Do you scream out for our death?”

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