Everywhere at once, aimless
though the day lilies
no longer make a sound
are used to how the sun
can still be found in moonlight
that has no rain left to comfort
with warm stones and the mist
that is now your heart
is circling night over night
as some giant red cloud
listening for the scent
from when a flower held your hand
too long and the calm
that has its fragrance: your echo
faint from waving goodbye
Published in the September 27, 2013 issue: View Contents