...the beach waits like an altar...
...it was different that time
with Ezio Pinza flying a kite.
Maybe, after all, he knew something more
and was right.
- Anne Sexton (1928?1974), U.S. poet. excerpts from ?The Kite.?
He waited. Waited until the sun set and the moon took its turn. He waited for light to turn to deep shades of purple and black. He waited until the bustle of the day quieted to evening solitude. He waited until just before solitude would turn to isolation.
The lone figure walked the streets and road leading to the Yearling Brook upon purposeful strides. One arm was laden with a long wrapped package and a small sack was slung over one shoulder. Evening breeze sent the branches rustling. Up in the sky, not a cloud threatened, leaving the moon and her court of stars unveiled.
He reached the gate and offered quiet word to the guard for the Baroness. Free hand then slipped into his pocket. He carried no blaster. Not this evening. This night would be a night of fanciful flight and quiet discussion.
...it was different that time
with Ezio Pinza flying a kite.
Maybe, after all, he knew something more
and was right.
- Anne Sexton (1928?1974), U.S. poet. excerpts from ?The Kite.?
He waited. Waited until the sun set and the moon took its turn. He waited for light to turn to deep shades of purple and black. He waited until the bustle of the day quieted to evening solitude. He waited until just before solitude would turn to isolation.
The lone figure walked the streets and road leading to the Yearling Brook upon purposeful strides. One arm was laden with a long wrapped package and a small sack was slung over one shoulder. Evening breeze sent the branches rustling. Up in the sky, not a cloud threatened, leaving the moon and her court of stars unveiled.
He reached the gate and offered quiet word to the guard for the Baroness. Free hand then slipped into his pocket. He carried no blaster. Not this evening. This night would be a night of fanciful flight and quiet discussion.