know how to unfurl?
like the drawn-touch
of a lover
that uncoils,
comes again and again
differently
the wind inhales
exhales
softness surrounded
by bony
root-me-down,
know the center
of the star and grow up

press down to unfurl
up
yes —
up

the incredible things
you can do
when troubling forces
(gravity)
press down
and all you can do is dance

you say you want a rich(er) life, human?
that life would be better
if you could eat inside your favorite
restaurant, drink deeply from your favorite bar, go to your favorite concert or show, blah-blah-blah

know how to unfurl?
watch me

 

— Brian Shircliff