Until The fire is humbled in the grate This cup in its forgotten state, that measured tides, high tides Photographs the words Unspoken As a crocus offering saffron token Until the dew evaporates And while the clay bakes I gestate I'm here. I germinate I'm here. I germinate I will give you wanderlust A tree must, tucked into earth unblinking Set your compass to me my twin The rub of life has moulded every limb And shifter now has settled shape You fight to keep yourself awake I'm here. I germinate I'm here. I germinate Cora stay your hand and let the root keep hold in the ground I unfold I give you until there bleeds a seam of tangerine Where bats in a blink eclipse the moon like whipped kerchiefs In a courtly swoon I'm here. I germinate I'm here. I germinate Cora stay your hand and let the root keep hold in the ground Unfold Until the last seed spills its green The last wreath here between deft fingers mend a ring complete Until the sea roils sweet Until armadas sweep the dead West Pier I wait I'm here. I germinate