golden rings

cornered by the blackest fish
swims near my eye
closed and unclosed i find
how mirages widen
in my ever dreamy eyes
hornets nest fly
hats and wings have i
uncle brother born down
beaten path
and sorrow leapt from dirt
in tree base doors
full with hidden dresses
and time.

i follow no one

how narrow the path becomes
how short and grayed
serious cobwebs soften corners
stairs circle and fall
doors, unhooked, unlocked
decidedly broken
and the whisper of empty
follows me down the hall

i follow no one
i follow darkest hours
i follow dreams that chase me through waking
living ghost
you are a hollow being
carrying my weight
yet i find
you are a mirage of my deepest mind
the black secret i carry inside
you do not come to greet me
only to take me away