Forgetfulness

sheer curtains billow outward as the silent

wind blows into the house, a glass door opens

letting in just the right amount of light...  a

bug on the wall, from another universe, is

mesmerized by its texture, sliding down in

a diagonal path towards the bottle's opening.

casually it falls inside and wonders what 

has just happened, failing to understand the

depth of its new predicament...   light adorns

the inner world of the room in which it has

found itself, leaving no room for doubt that

there is no escape until darkness... shadows

on the floor illustrate the complexity of the

situation, knowing that the day is about to

make it final exit into the western sunset.

the myth of forgetfulness surrounds the

house and its room, casting doubt on its

existence as it slowly fades from sight...

we look at each other seductively and

wonder why we overlooked its plight.

May 15, 2023