in geology we had to
determine a specific mineral
by its streak,
but even the prettiest
most vibrant hued
could leave the blackest stain
in its path.
they're the empty labyrinths
i hopelessly
sauntered into-
an original creation
as deadly as Daedalus’s.
in biology I learned
that when plants are
dehydrated,
they emit a cry of pain
that is too high of a frequency
for the human ear to hear.
i heard the shrill frequencies
and came to rescue
to rescue
to rescue
but i-
nothing more
than a quick fix-
was never taught to read
their unharmonized lips
parched from begging
but him
he’s the epitome of a conscientious
landlord evicting the crusading tenants
residing inside my chest.
in history I learned
that the Eygyptian pyramids
had air shafts,
and it turns out they were
aligned with the constellations.
i'm glad i found the equivalent
of Thuban
to guide the adrift
back home.
him
he’s peppermint patties
and fingertips waltzing across
the mountains creeping
out of my skin.
in oceanology i learned
that the tidal waves
depend upon the gravitational pull
between the earth
the moon and
the sun.
in zoology i learned
that a hawksbill sea turtle
illuminates
in the deep ocean,
filling the water with iridescent
shades of berries and seafoams.
the currents sigh
between every
push and pull and phosphorescence
where has this brilliance
been dwelling this whole time