Small Blue Thing

Today I am
a small blue thing
like a marble or an eye.
With my knees against
my mouth I am
perfectly round.
I am watching you.

I am cold against your skin
You are perfectly reflected
I am lost inside your pocket
I am lost against your fingers
I am falling down the stairs
I am skipping on the sidewalk
I am thrown against the sky
I am raining down in pieces
I am scattering like light.

Today I am
a small blue thing
made of china,
made of glass.
I am cool and smooth
and curious.
I never blink.
I am turning in your hand.

Today I am
a small blue thing
like a marble or
an eye
I am cool and smooth
and curious
I never blink
I am turning in your hand
turning in your hand
turning.


~Suzanne Vega