5270. RAMSES 22

RAMSES 22

Here is the moment of intensity that runs through

all the city and its vibes and energies : the flies are

buzzing the garbage, the cats are out in the sun.

At nightfall, the steady throw of dark descends,

like candy over the filtering lights. Along the river,

the lights of boats slowly drift by  -  secure in that

insecure way of drift; a commerce of intention. I

wouldn't want to be the pharaoh who breaks all

this down, lines up the slaves to choose : 

who bakes  the bricks, who cuts the

 stone, who carries, who grooves.