"On Reading Brautigan" by Erren Gerard Kelly
Like a lonely ruby slipper
In search of its mate, a melody lingers
Still, inside me; if i had
A piano, i would play the story of you.
Hearing all of your tones, colors and nuances.
Instead, I hear your song, walking in the breeze
Like a breath from within, you are
The smoke that lingers, giving birth
Only to dreams; i clutch the ruby slipper
Next to my heart, the song lingers