Soccer Field

Lay me in
cool grass
among children at
play as the
twilight deepens.

Running, falling
I have just blown
out my knee
like a firecracker.
Let no one notice
as I focus
on essence.

Orange moon
fiery balloon
lifts smoke
from the dark valley.

The kids want to
romp all night
as I embrace
green fields
growing black.

Don't worry, I'll be
all right, just give me
some time.
The day has been
full of wonder.

These mountains
feel like a
sleeping woman.

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