Suzanne Vega



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

Scattering like light

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

Turning in your hand

Small blue thing