sweetest escape

i dig a fire escape
tangle of metal, creak to give the sense of urgency, cold to show safety
and slight giggles to convey boldness

the fire gives us a reason to leap

i will be a trampoline, a gold star
a fleeting moment of rest

lay your fore head against that crisp window,
lay your dreams on the floor
cover them in damp blankets to keep the smoke
from making his mark

i dig a hole
i rest easy beneath the stone,
because Baby,
it is the sweetest escape

the most tangible thing about belief is the touch of your hand on a shovel