Minerals

The dream of diamonds
is carbon lattice work
centuries burning where
the sky is just a myth
and the sun- is even less.

In the end
though everything breaks
strength is forged in darkness.

Mchimbaji Wa Almasi

Bouncing flames create life
shadows brought to the dance floor
lock step absolutes
with what is not quite light
but not dark anymore.

A box of flesh and cloth
all dressed with flames on top
like a denim cake
lit up to celebrate
diamonds be where they stop.