Ema and the spots

I have lost – I
have lost a religion
in a child sleeping
in a – child with spots
a blanket chewed on

I have lost – I
have never had
places to go
outside a child –
a child sleeping

scratching her spots off –
off in a heart rhythm
eyes hanging on droplets
a goddess of unmotion
I faith – I have faith for you

we have lost – both
have lost a religion
in you sleeping – in a
blanket chewed – you
are the city I love