how heavy

how heavy the day
a space away
ribbon pressed between
the printed word
heard by angels in the
wooden rafters
i call out across
the creaky pew
my words too few and
softer than the barking dog
to fall upon your perfect ear
fear, fear, fear, love
the promises of mud
but you are rapt
angelic vision to my
aching view
how far away
i die
all God’s beauty in your
shining eye

dark night

dark night
beneath the
glowing lights
we shared our breath
along the quiet street
too soon for promises
footsteps apart and
side by side
your stride was strong
and your eyes flashed
but how gentle
your voice
how cool the breeze
where we sat upon
the park bench
covered by the dark night
lips hidden from
the light
parted by the space
between