traces of the drug swims in my system
light becomes brighter
the comedic situation of life reveals itself
laughter jumps around in circles
a key rest in the palm of the hand
waiting
and waiting
patiently for the holder to realize
the power in the palm
street lights attract insects
a brief memory floats to the surface
it involves chasing fireflies and youth
breaking summer nights
until sand man wakes
puts on his work clothes
to perform the task of knocking people out
one night leads to another
a string attaches the two
years apart
traces of happiness remain in my system
it tells a story on how to unlock the mystery
