Tag: All the world’s lights went out an hour ago

The sky will be here soon.  Parts of it have arrived early, embracing the outer neighbourhoods,  Where the lawns were quilted in cockatoos.  There’s nothing left there anymore.    The clouds got here first, though.  A few months ago.  Stuffy, hot things,  Swimming when I walk.    Mountains have curled up and hidden,  Whimpering beneath…