When the whales came up to 

breath in sunlight in

they rolled on their stomachs in the sand



And when I rush like lava too

Eardrums crashing 

you were choking 

eating oranges from my hands



My attention shivers. Here's a ship

It's in a bottle and

a fist of frozen flowers

Maybe I could kiss your language



You said "why not" like a sweating

fire engine cartoon presidential

perfect May



I'm a born neurotic horn

Concerto wrapped in whale fat

Will you speak to me today



My attention shivers. Here's a ship

It's in a bottle and a parrot giving lectures

a fist of frozen flowers