Song for the Julian Calendar

Sun twinkling on the river this evening

I tasted chocolate on my tongue

Darkness climbing up the ladders to the sky

Rung by agonizing rung

I heard firecrackers popping next door

Wondered what it was I'd bargained for

When I laid quiet on the floor

And you were knocking

Let me be your witness

Let me walk out on the edge

The sun refused to shine on my backyard today

Darkness climbing up the house, coming through the window ledge

I saw the firecrackers bursting on the sidewalk

Heard you talking your baby talk

Saw the bright lights again and I

Felt the shock when you were knocking