"US AND THE OTHERS"

I wouldn’t dream of adding to your burden.

But I know you were there and I know you heard them.

When the sky was split in half, and exploded with light.

You were right by my side, I know you saw them.

When a beam went through me and we stood tall all summer.

Then fall came and the first frost pulled me out of that walking slumber.

I know you heard it too, the rolling thunder over horizons that mumbled.

Sonnets of solitary company.

I was swept off my mind and regained my sight.

I might dare to take you out on a really dark night.