ruins

footsteps creep on bubblegum stained concrete
darkness pushes light to the side
observers of the night prepare
six cities arm for battle
but nothing will happen tonight.
packs of wolves take inventory
they spread through the streets
tunnels rooftops
the opposition does the same
they divide the chess board
staking out squares
anticipating valuable real estate.
paths are crossed
they know not to engage
a tight rope of nerves play violin strings
releasing calm tense energy.
the walker flows between the future combatants
makes notes in his book
anticipates the new order.

between the madness a cigarette burns.

untitled

kept

they say
tell people your plans
to keep you honest
to keep an ear out.
there is also a time
to keep silent
to move in silence
so undetected moves
avoid obstacles.
unfortunately
some people smile
then block the lane
slow your momentum.
i'm committing to the quiet
make my moves
in the cloak of darkness.
once the deal is done
the achievement accomplished
the announcement will go out.
time will be spent analyzing
old information
and i'll stay silent
plotting on a new venture
keep all looking
two steps behind my waves.