Metallic Mood

Benched, I sit 

lakeside, apart 

from the chatter 

to eat asparagus 

with my fingers and 

watch dragonflies 

stick their colors 

together midair. 

My eyes follow 

them blushing - 

lusting to try 

this kind of 

rainbow affair.

Instead, this guy came and stayed for about thirty minutes on my shoulder, looking at me adoringly. It was good consolation for having to stay earthbound. I felt visited.