Sky Balloons Fill
for Tia

balloon that I am
they knock to burst
I let them, I welcome this

not as thin-shinned as they imagine
this balloon’s made of hide
like that of goat or cow or donkey

often times used to fashion drums
to beat music from, to beat music out

I let them hit this balloon that I am

what they intend to burst
they hit higher into the air
where I am trying to get to


© Obediah Michael Smith, 2008
6:57 p.m. 27.01.08