a green study lamp--

the size of a defunct,

underground playhouse.

pulls its chain--

(scintillates of dimes

ferried upward).

opens the

coloriage of curtains with

bags under their eyes.

A Forest relieves the backdrop

of a forest...as leathery tree stumps

twist.

the Loch ness Monster

sidewinds.

extending the shadows

of its neck...underwater.

those shadows won't

wash off, until The Loch

Ness Monster,

pays another visit.