Smithereens

Compliments…

Should be reserved

Before they sound like

An inane statement

And vex the lingering fragments

Of the jovial soul.

Stares…

Will never make me glance,

For there are other things

Worth seeing.

Actions…

Are more

Expedient.

Fascinations…

Will never fascinate me

For they are like pieces

Of a moon-blurred mirror

Piercing through

My fragile body.

-07-22-07