Howling

It’s just howling
It’s noise in the dark
Affirming life
And need;


It’s
‘I
AM’

In a darkness
That would
Eat self.


It’s calling
The moon out
When she hides
Behind storms


Because we need
The beacon of her eye

And if she’s missing
Then I will dare replace her
With my voice.


Chris Walters
9-14-10, 16:39.