The Origami Folded Dream


from the ABC set 2008

And I don't know what it is
This fish
This way of drowning in the air

The things we keep in jam jars
Beyond CPR
And the keep net of your hair

A muddy hand with mini beasts
A face sun creased
The origami folded dream

But still it wriggles in my grasp
One last gasp
Before released to float downstream

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Comments

Ewan | June 20, 2008 - 15:30

I love this, John. Surreal, but so full of concrete images; paradoxical and piquant. The title is wonderful.

Regards Ewan