The Way of Water

 why dream of things
that rain won't wash away
or nourish the future?
sweeping by,
a cloud confuses
all the imagination
the shades of blue
could hope for,
expect,
depend on.
there are structures
waiting on ideas
to rise up
like sun sucking
water into the atmosphere.
bounce along on this
vibe of vibes
swaying
in the heat of summer.
when the dishes are done,
drying to the last drip,
thoughts will turn to dinner,
and clouds of steam.

M.Flannery
June 2024