12 October 2009

Boy

If he burns all your bridges.
Start collecting pitch and oak.
The river still needs to be crossed.

When your name disappears from his book.
Seek out the permanent marker.

You are the light in the darkness.
No one will hold your candle for you.
Even if they offer to.
Be ready to catch it when they drop it.
Have a match to relight it when they try to blow it out.

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