fragmented dust motes
upon your white windowsill
diffused by your breath
scatter in sunlight
drift within gentle backdrafts
to rest at cat's paws
swatting sciroccos,
intangible currents sift,
seep through bare floorboards
carry fine powder
upwards on backdrafts to land
at its origin
speaks only hushed whispers
seeks your breath's due attention.
-- j sheridan fenn c. 1997
insignificance
