Children Always

My sister’s bike and my bike that is better, shiver in the rain

I can’t see it happening but

I know it’s true. When the spokes spin

like magic

I know it is the breath of God.

I believe that Legos can come to life

and shoot lasers like in the movies –

there is no adventure or glory beyond my reach

no miracle too remarkable

no scientific principle too firm –

the prattle of the elders is not all that noteworthy –

just want to get through my math homework and go back to creating galaxies.

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Dead Snakes

November, 2013