CENTER OF THINGS


    The wet weight


    of someone else’s sadness


    pulls you toward


    the center.


    The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation.


    Center of living.


    Center of loving.


    Center of aching.


    Center of sun


    and clink of


    tears as they settle


    into your lap,


    staining the world


    a little brighter.