Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Leaks in the Afternoon




Under this grey
tapestry of clouds
where even clowns would not
dare brighten or grin at;
I recall you.

In between deep breaths
the figure of you
a faint after-glow
of lime-greens and off-white
skin
passes by the peripherals

After deep sighs
and long evening walks
I surrender
bloodied and bone-dried
to the core

You appear.
Yet only long enough
for the afternoon rain
to wash you  off
these mossy firewalls.


-Jay Protacio Mendoza-



*written: September 20, 2014