san carlos apache roads are
paved with peridots.
their forest hearts glow,
green fireflies
in the thick black tar.
in the northern desert
garnets rest on a
pendelton of sand.
their deep red hearts
beat, watching
the stars & time
turn over.
polished pebbles & painted plastic
swing from shining wires at indian
market.
glass beads dangle in intricate
patterns
from graceful earlobes
amidst the bustle
& frybread smoke.
deep in the earth a diamond giggle. |