evening

the heart at rest.
apostate at large.
stolen images
orthodox priests.

an invitation:
come to the table.

mountain path
view of the sea.
blue on blue
islands below.
what is written
is not what is.

music fading
down the valley
not to be heard
like that again,
echo its bridal train,
distance its veil.

as always,
dear evening,
you save me.