Blind roots awaken
and look for buds.
I am an earthworm
a serpent of mud.
I dare not go out
I am a werewolf eating the sky.
How do you want me?
Shall I stand just so?
Shall I lay down?
Shall I rub myself against You
like a cat?
Please don’t look at these words
they are raw with hunger.
O You just did me!
I look out now
seeing nothing but blood
licking itself.
