Sisyphean Climb
Each day I climb the fleshy
stalks of your love to perch
outside your castle in the sky.
I watch the currents ebb and flow
as clouds are carried away
downstream. I lay patiently in the
sun's warm arms for a glimpse
through your turret window.
As the sun readjusts her body
the glare from your window
is telling me to try again later.
Night comes on fast, slinking
it’s way through the sky,
prying me from the sun’s embrace
and the sweet earth rushes up
to catch me. It leaves me breathless
as a glimpse through your turret window
and I scrape the earth’s blood from my knees
to prepare for my ascent tomorrow.
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