June 16, 2011

Oliver


Who would say of Ollie's day 
My eye's have seen enough
Of silly times and pantomimes
And giggles off the cuff

Eyes too light for shadow
As he wonders at the flies
Toothless grinning minnow
Like a god in all but size

Quick to sound and fury
When the winds won't blow his way
Model for an angel
When the sandman ends the day

Bounce and he is broken
Sing and he'll delight
Born a lovers token
Good night my boy good night


-Hermit King-