As the boat draws near
a sudden downpour blinds it.
Quicksilver shot bounces on the water.
The blue-grey lies down.
The sea’s in the cottages too.
A stream of light in the dark hallway.
Heavy steps upstairs
and chests with newly ironed smiles.
An Indian orchestra of copper pans.
A baby with eyes all at sea.
(The rain starts disappearing.
The smoke takes a few faltering steps
in the air above the roofs.)
Here comes more
bigger than dreams.
The beach with the hovels of elms.
A notice with the word CABLE.
The old heathery moor shines
for someone who comes flying.
Behind the rocks rich furrows
and the scarecrow our outpost
beckoning the colors to itself.
An always-bright surprise
when the island reaches out a hand
and pulls me up from sadness.