MAGNIFY

by Joanna Gilman Hyde

The Hawk Deck 11:35pm

Oh Fly, why do You light

on My Knee?

Why do You stay awhile —

what makes You go?

Do You know something

I don’t?

Oh Fly, why do You light

on My Sleeve

looking at Me

while You wash Your Arms?

Are You as curious

as I am?

What makes You leave?

Are You coming back?