Black August Dreams

courtesy of google images

Once on a dark august night 

you’ll rise brightly to the occasion

you’ll come to me with your magic

magic black & tender & beautiful

as your skin, your smile, your eyes-

not everyone will get to see it, &

i surely don’t want to miss it

jealous of anyone with front row access

'cause i want this special moment all to myself

but if i promise to share you generously

will you allow me to move gently into your splendor?

you only appear once in a blue moon

& in the deep slumber of my black august dreams

i will remember you when I wake