Black Objects

We all bear the burden of light
Exposure, exposing us with our marks and tears

Here, a shock! of blonde hair, with a bridge of black
across the mane

There, a lone black leather glove, an index finger curled
A stray, skinny black belt—silver buckle—loop de looped

Small, crumbling stone steps in a subway station and
Knee-high black leather boots that shine—under neon


Written: 1/13/09