cities

all the forms brought all

their shadows upon the parks

and fountains

 

the forms themselves rarely

crossed the line unless

toppled

 

sometimes

weather systems forced them

to huddle together and

blend

 

they did so

reluctantly

 

for the shadows of the forms

made new cities

 

so heavy

were they

 

the homeless

lived there

on a currency of wine

and blankets

 

in the forms shadows

made