star[r]ing
9-7-2002


i was sitting watching the stars settling from their stirring
they make the same patterns every night
forming letters to spell something nearly illegible
only my keen eyes can pick up on their faint writing
[i know because i've asked everyone if they see it too]

i was walking along the beach before sunrise
thought i heard someone whispering
only the tide could be seen in either direction
familiar syllables passed by my ears
[i'd swear the waves were speaking]

i was laying in bed when i heard the rain hit the roof
i went outside to watch the circles grow in the puddles
of course i am the only one who noticed what the dancing water displayed
the elements are indeed still surprising
[am i insane to think even the rain knows your name?]