look like microphones
at the gathering of powers
on the lively other side
tree power, fish power, rot power,
last power, invisible power, metal power,
blood power, ghost power, wind
power, cold power, color power, every
power always comes to share stories
by fire near the seashore at the mouth
of the long river
high power dances
deep power speaks
animal power makes smoke offerings
to the ten directions
speaking all tongue-gestures, body-glances
all are wanted & welcome here
in the eternal beginning
human power
alone in the mirror
is a no-show again
busy—always busy—
which is why they are so sad
fox solemnly circumambulates the mountain
drinks limestone water from the world’s cenote
scallops an elegant shit
atop the head of earth power
with lithe tail flick & clean asshole salute
everyone laughs, especially rabbit power
