wasn’t sought….’least…well…

seated…among lavender…lilacs…lilies…

wept…  brass belly… smooth to the touch…a smile revealed all…these tears are happy…,where’ve you been hiding….,here…right here…,he chuckled…

you are loved….., this ancient idol said, unconditionally…peace be with you, placed prayer beads ’round his neck… laugh…delicious laughter…something to believe-in…

a cow…country….testaments….time machines….credit lines…symbols of love…offerings in peace….bottles of poison…

and you put stock in what….

yes…yes…

i’ve gotta belly to rub…