Monday, July 30, 2007

Twinkle On

a smiley face balloon
escapes the wrist of
a teary eyed toddler
bittersweet irony
pushing him towards the sun

up and up and up and
never falling
discovering past the clouds
a floating sanctuary
where the stars twinkle on

2 comments:

Whiskeymarie said...

Sweet.
Very lovely.

Point Dexter said...

goodbye balloon. goodbye child's happiness.