In the Key of Light

A relinquished body.
I diminish in dawn's dazzling frost.
We are the light beyond the vessel in these last hours of existence.
The dog softly whimpers in the dark.
She's okay.

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This letter is in the key of light.
Dear Beloved, it's my turn to throw grief in the river.
Nestle close.
Bring a blanket.
Let us listen to Jesus landing on wildflowers.

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4 a.m returns on moonbeams bending.
Open arms, open heart, open grave.
Amber awake in me.
October woods.
The earth rises to meet me.

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Delight all you want, but pleasure is not peace.
Naked under the zipper hoodie.
Permission to make a pass, lay on the gas, go too fast, Sir!
Goddess achieves herself and so the narrative unfolds.
Dazzling light of mine, shine.