Evolving proposition of Four

_a small exceeding_

Dwell on this choice even for the flash of an instance

and no longer will it be yours to make.

Forget the world of companions,

who would come near you

reeling and dancing while dragging a comforting corpse.

They can see the hand that shook by your heels,brought to your feet,

this time, who would not be afraid?

of the keepsake you have, of looking down

and really seeing them for the first time.

One thing you needed

because you could not live without it

another because once you'd found it

you could not let it go.

Stay to long,you'll get the beating you deserve,

helpless to return anything but a deep glance.

The choice had been between water and love's fire.

Everyone knows you cannot drink fire, not even a sip.

Swallowing a fatal dose of majesty,

you speak the the invisible laugh and silent knowing reach of space.