4th of july

high noon sun’s shape
names our eyes

moon in bed with darkness
distinguishes our sex

earth’s slow revolution narrates
the color of our feet

shoulders of a great bird
holds the patience of our spirit

calls of the young direct
our eagerness to feed

air and wind lay in
impulse to our will

household money lends
our summer accent

grown trees wave
in memory of our streets

2015-07-04