Why do I cry. 

Why the Chevy Suburban's
Cigarette lighter fire
To my sternum's reverse?

Why this firefly's incandescent 
Luminescent, opaque gel
Behind my eyes?

Why these toes scorching sand
Black glass footprint
Path?

Why the tightened heart's
Water ballon tie 
Swollen, stretched?

Why these trees'
Branches reaching 
Seeking my shaded rootbark?

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Tell me: 
How do you choose between 
A warm valor blanket
Straight from the clothesline
And
Feet made sore by dancing 
To songs
Throat sore, raw
From roar of laughter? 

Time and distance? 
Space?
Reach.

These salt water tears,
Pacific made,
Maroon sunset over Federai inspired 
Collect and I guess
They belong to you 
Too. 

Weave.
Repair.
Patch thatched roof.

Water. 

Pause. 

Pray:
Sachigchig ma weash.