Shade  (written 10/98)

 

Let the house move on

Let the wind blow down

The fur tickling my skin and

My mind sleeping sound

 

Panting isn’t helping

Sweat just trickles off my tongue

Where is some water in this chaos

When will the ride be done

 

Will we make it to the next stop

How far to grassy shade

When the blaring music stops

I pray I’ve got it made

 

Just give me place where I

Can lay and rest

The cool white top will work

But it’s not the best

 

Holy shit I don’t have a handle

How I loathe curves and stop

Everyone always needs something

Like water dips or pops

 

I am not trusted to stay

Like dog, woman, or man

When all I really desire is to

Sit in the shade of the van