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The Satellite 

by 
Scott Speck-Lesh

 In the dream, I journey
 back thirty years
 to a sunset in Pittsburgh,
 August air scented
 with spun sugar, popcorn,
 hot dogs.

 I stand alone in a crowd
 of boys and girls,
 as they laugh, hold hands,
 share straws,
 taste cold ice cream lips.

 Beyond,
 the spinning Satellite
 dazzles with speed and
 flickering lights --
 red, white, gold --
 through air whipped into a breeze
 of sweat and perfume.

 The Satellite tilts toward the sky,
 girlish squeals of glee
 leave me longing --
 a boat for two adrift in the lagoon,
 an embrace beneath the maples,
 a first kiss.

 

 

Scott Speck-Lesh writes both poetry and fiction on a variety of subjects including nature, the Universe, human relationships, and spirituality.  He has been published in several electronic magazines, and feels that electronic publication is an ideal medium for writers and readers alike.     

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