In Bloom

drunken angels with beer cap halos
ascend rickety stairs escorted by nothing,
save warm wind to harbor me.
those mischievous devils sleep again.
still,
love remains in bloom.
white paint taints a Mifune knife fight
as Shanghai mirrors crash behind.
wandering bikers pirouette street side
with weary eyes & bloody fingers
remembering,
love remains in bloom.
minuscule pawns face scrutiny
from impostor queens
emerging triumphal & vanquished
combined at a precise time.
however,
love remains in bloom.
a battle of the sexes ensues
as a lofty proposition enters the room
decisive thoughts exit stage left
as the day that is, becomes the day that was,
recall,
love remains in bloom.