tell me a story.

trace the stars in my hand.

convince me it's not rust

running through my veins.

show me my footprints

on the path trod by heroes.

riddle me a roma lie.

big hat, small ranch.

the best of old saws

wriggle and shift

to fit every need.

you'll meet a tall dark stranger.

he'll trample you under

flint sharp hooves.

6/17/2022