I Thought That You Would Know

I thought that you would know

which way the yellow road was turning

when you stood by me

in the pink sunset.

but many emerald years have gone

and the grass has

grown over

all former kingdoms

and I am clasping only

the wind's brief hand:

crossing the sea

that once was land-

mary angela douglas 14 october 2007/rev. 11 february 2010