rainbow fish

I sleep through the alarm into the afternoon. by time I wake the rally's running through the streets, too far forward for my catching up to headlines in a rush. I dream of wasting time with someone beautiful. science says we can't draw new faces asleep but I can't place yours. we sneak out of our dorms into the library past curfew, finding secret spots to kiss. you show me rooms I've never thought to open. I relish the feeling of your smile against mine. it's been a while now. we spin through the night like kids, kissing through hallways and scheming dreams to treasure til I wake. when I do I think of where I've been and what I've spoiled. I know joy can strike like missiles and some footprints last forever. you hang over every thought until the winds change and you don't.

we drove an hour over tramlines just to buy a vacuum cleaner. the pot plants wait another week. I listen to the rain outside and draw the rainbow fish.