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jupiter
you make me laugh until we tumble
into this drift like asteroids
coaxed by gravity
to surround this jovial hydrogen bastard
who disturbs the belt
with his frivolous storms
laughter heals and lifts us past the pain
your tears on my shoulder and fictions
we dream together
love me for an hour then leave
traces of your orbit and clues you give
astronomers
to the sadness of the inner planets
where life only made them realize
they’re small
i will never let them touch you
with telescopes and equations
i will erase their blackboards and crush their lenses
until all they know is mystery like a fool
i would keep you to myself
though your brightness burns for everyone
annihilation comes easily
rejuvenation takes more effort
or none at all
one word
one touch
will inspire
Hear this poem read by Judy Cullen. Then go discover her work!
