David

Open the taps
as far as they'll go;
they won't hear you over
the rumble of water.

The tears of youth
are something you'll know,
but not the meaning of,
at least not 'til after,

and the sound of
wheezy
laughter,

the gurgle of
something
below,

will follow -
o'er rooftop and rafter,

will applaud
at the end of the show.