rattle in the pipes
mystical blood flowing
through dragon veins
or
just the dishwasher
sucking hot water
from the heater
flushing food particles
too small to keep
as leftovers
your voices in the other
room where light
is brighter
music louder
though nothing recognizable
so much breathing
hopefully enough air
to go round
remember
lung is the word
for dragon
Words and Feathers 