July 2003

I marked my space in my head.
That should have been enough
But they didn't see the lines
I'd drawn in the grass in the dark
With my x-ray eyes

And now my kingdom is invaded
By a U-Haul trailer and a rusty van
I'd pushed myself to the limit
Just to create that open space
Only to give it away without a fight

And the pillagers keep coming on
Without relent they block my escape
And place new obstacles
At every turn in my courtyard
I can scarcely get through unscathed


(cornerstone)