Mirage (in red)

a mirage appeared
midst the desert
in the parking lot

fiery red sent shadows
pushing light my way
over cracked asphalt

blood red thick with life
flowing over faded lines
and out to the street

rose red with vibrance
elucidated fragrance and
highlighted features:

oversaturated with color
the mirage collapses
into a visionary moment

sunrays summer song
bleating heat-filled concrete
beating me in place

I will sit and stare
illuminated hope
guiding light solar flare

these sacred moments
dreaming life into color
flowing off the canvas

into meaning

my sheltering shadow
finding its cave emptied
emerges as a bold red

this town

painted red

in graceful touches

dancing

color invites itself

and entreated
will take your hand
in rhythmic motion

ours steps

empty lots

in prismatic ardor

dreaming

beautiful night sets in

stars pinpointed
grasps our imaginations
sailing spirits

away