Stalemate
starlight sings silver
catalyst for dreams
the woosh of the window unit roars
with smokey tang on my lips, I shift
shoulder to door pane, perceptions quiver
the furthest reach of my right eye
paints moments that journey to be told
corner cacophony, swirling in segments
rising, I turn, reality bursting illusion
blinking battle force
sallow lighting inside swallows
narrow focus regains momentum
“stalemate” says the left
the right says nothing
but winks in wonder
eyelash fluttering below
