I wait for your song in the late summer sun
our time so below before life as above
could I sing with you after we climb?
you’re on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
move from the earth to the surface we’ll break
the peace of the dark will be death if we stay
I promise you love if you promise me light
you’re on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
I’ve waited a lifetime to be up here with you
it’s brighter and warmer than I ever knew
concerted we cry out because we’re alive
you’re on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
the cicadas last summer, the one on the steps
it was muted and still and almost at rest
what was it like, to be in the life?
you’re on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
-august 2020
essences and accidents 