Preston Smith
Visionary III

At twilight, goosebumps / on the backs of necks / of those who viewed crucifixion, immoral / persecution of a girl, young / in ethereal glow / ascent to a realm familiar / yet unknown, traces / of those she’d met / in the light, a waterfall / kaleidoscopic in shape / & color, warm / & comforting, a voice / swim, child / & so she did / held each drop of water / without lingering, words / & memories of stormy nights / passing her past with each stroke / of her arms, clear / & without burns / toward a celestial sun / a lifelong parabolic mount / you’re close, child / & so she did