Tauwetter / Thaw

for Silke

The sun has returned
It is bright today
I see it has burned
The cold clouds away

A creature of night
I cannot explain
As drawn by the light
I cannot refrain
From daring to venture outside myself
From taking myself off my dusty shelf

Nobody cares but I have an announcement
To no one in particular I say
From my front porch I proclaim the pronouncement
I am going to go outside today

Who is that madman? And what does he shout?
(It looks so inviting)
What in the world is he shouting about?
(It feels so exciting)
Somebody dares to attempt a breakout
Nobody cares but I AM COMING OUT



+Steven Curtis Lance

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