how have I built?
with days of thought and seasoned hands
what weight the stones
to begin a path
what number the trees
to stack and see fade.
how have I built?
my life, just starting
my back, now stronger.
finally knowing the island mist
part to dwell in a sea cave
part goes up with poplar smoke
part lost in a photo
as the last life of sun quietly licks the pine.
night brings homes to forefront of mind
this week I have built one here
tonight I will dream of it.
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