Two Cities

I live in two cities ---

at the same time.

For when I close my eyes,

I can soak up the spiced green air

whilst looking at bare naked mountains,

on the desert’s dusty edge…

From inside work towers of frozen glass,

I see lush trees touching misty clouds.

As moistened memories

trickle down kohl-lined eyes,

I carry them along

on my new butterfly wings!

Yes, I live in two cities,

at the same time,

treasuring most,

my mind’s journey in between…