4.13.2009

a draft of my latest nightmare

I'm suffocating. In this thick,
oppressive, Mojave Desert
heat. Choking
in this dust-bowl. Stagnating
in this godforsaken, fruitless, one-
horse-town. Asphyxiating in this armpit
of America.

This barren desert earth mocks me
with a mirthful cackle.
This howling arid wind groans
with a forlorn song. Together
they sing, a cacophony
of baneful voices,
to my wearied soul.

2 comments:

Angelj052@gmail.com said...

you write beatifully, Michelle.
I used to live in Northern Ca drove through the Majove once, once mind you...never again. Souhern Ca has been hot and stuffy.....

Michele said...

Thanks Angel! ...once is enough for Mojave, damn straight on that!