One instant, forever

Could it be true we live on earth?
On earth forever?

Just one brief instant here.

Even the finest stones begin to split,
even gold is tarnished,
Even precious bird-plumes
shrivel like a cough.

Just one brief instant here.

Attributed to NEZAHUALCOYOTL


CleanSteve has flown to Spain for nine days.
Old house feels quiet and strange.
Visitors arrive tomorrow.