Layered Fragments, Becoming Whole

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Brushed Past, My Eyes

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My feet shuffle 
down
the beaten path
ears absorb
sounds of the woods
co-existing with earbuds
humming
full in, movement
walking

Along the way
I sat on a log, to rest
and found a companion
a walking stick
leans against the wood
thick white string tied
designate touch, a witness
someone else made it here

I picture you
a thermos in your hand
sitting with me, breathing deep
the sun on your face, smiling

my eyes close
sockets protrude, wings
the smooth bone
bleeds
down my cheeks
heart pulses, loud vibrations
spoken
in-between beats
there is
you