When I Close My Eyes
my eyes,
kind fingers
touch my face.
Peace, they say. Peace.
In the distance,
a leaf falls
across
my childhood.
Grief, it sighs. Grief.
The leaf cries
itself to sleep,
cries boundless
perfect colors.
Weep, my eyes, weep,
be grateful for this song.
September 3, 2006
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