Hallowed Eve

I inhabit a place
I turn to face
And what I see:
reminds of me
Over, under, around, through --
the way to tie your shoe

The dawning of a new happiness
Pouring itself down
Like the rain
Rivers, insane;
disdain, refrain, obtain
But can't yet explain

Wash, wash away
This cherished fray
Soak dry rot
Wring out until taught
Bring drought again
Swim fish until then

It starts small
Reaches besides you
Smarts in the caul
But still the room
through its endless forms
Remains unchanged

So sing and dance
All you merry men
The Autumn comes again
Chance to bring
sweet surprise
For our next tomorrow