Wildhood

down below the hotline
you can trace your trouble down
down below charisma
on the other side of town

to the depth of understanding
it takes a twist of time
into a passive purpose
or maybe widespread crime

people staring as you pass
with their undiluted eyes
wishing they were somewhere
under unabusive skies

it never will be simple
to find sweet reverie
candor is a burden
when you are a refugee

1995