I fly through the wind

brushing against trees and buildings
I twist and turn

putting on a beautiful dance


for those who watch
I tie up with my kin

staying neat and orderly


until I can slip out of the bindings
I slide around your fingers

forever rearranging to fit your needs
I hide myself

in the shadows of a large hat


holding my breath until you give in to comfort
I cover your face like a mask

and save you from prying eyes
And yet

you cover me in suffocating goo

you trim me shorter and shorter every time
I grow to

protect you
And yet you pluck me out with no remorse

and flick me away like a dirty tissue
And I sit on the ground

breaking apart


with only the trash to watch