of copper pennies
raining from purple skies
i dream of magic coins
kissed fervently by lovers
and tossed over shoulders
into fountains that have heard
whispers of hope for all eternity
have i ever told you
how i fish the pennies
from the fountains
and press them
to my burning eyes?
have i ever told you
how i shield my eyes
from the twisted images
of waking dreams
and cool them with
droplets of brackish water?
have i ever told you
how i steal the fervent wishes
of those who dare to dream?
i imprison
love
in the space
between coin and lip
and lick it
with my tongue
and
there
love
is mine
…
can you tease it
from between
my silent breaths?
i dare you…
