January 28, 2011
Insomnia, Old Friend

I.

I looked down tonight and saw a mouse

Watching me from the shadows

We looked at each other, alone on the street

Me with my cigarette and he with his crumbs

Best of luck, small friend, your visit gave me some comfort when I needed it

and watch out for cats.

II.

I looked up tonight and saw Orion

the light from his stars having traveled so very far to reach me

in my insignificance

best of luck, distant warrior, may you find no need to draw your sword as you dive across the sky.

III.

A word given for faraway friends:

I wish you fortune, a warm bed at night and a bright sun rising

and hope for the comfort of your words, no matter the distance

& should you see a mouse tonight, smile on him for life is hard for mouses

& should you see Orion tonight, smile on him for he must be lonely in the vastness of space

& perhaps the solidarity shared amongst the shadows and faraway places

can bring us all together. 

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