Stardust Path

steps between
the distance
columns and shade
through breeze
I was there; I waited

my shadow etched
the marble to onyx
undulating, pacing
granting, offering
movement, perspective
ripples, sensation
felt even by stone
at times

steps between

my tear fall
beams and particles
relief to the in-climate
whetted the gems
made them glitter
shine forever
even at a distance

too subtle, quiet
you preferred
glittery asphalt
boulevards and strips
pyrite, blinding
tinsel and saline
self-serving

foundations; lift you
lower the disagreeable
those at a different level

mirrored platters
a fun-house reflection
trim enough
if you don’t look too long
or from a distance

cutlery sharp
cutting diamond tears
from your cuffs
bone needles
borrowed, pilfered
from starlet corsets
stitching, replacing
jewels with rhinestones

steps between

the distance
all along
your stardust path

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