THE GREEN HARMONICA
 
 

The mouth begins a movement
along the orbits of celestial bodies
along the roof of the house of angels
along the line of least resistance
notes correspond with the hearts sudden ocean
conquering the walls
the breath inhales
a chord of joy and relief
unlocks the lid of longing
along the length of the green harmonica
green channels of distance flooded

  
The mouth begins a movement
a moment of hesitation
takes off with the speed of transient stars
and souls pursue their instinctive
sail of the universe
green glasses shatter
green bar lights make the mirrors shine
green of the concrete floor
the breath exhales
trailed by a string of the brightest lanterns
breath that reaches the darkest corners of the room
breaks in the hollows between the reeds

Green wings beating against the ceiling
along the boulevards of the Milky Way
along the length of the green harmonica

 

©2001 Janet Hamill