chalk drawing

see the pretty picture
sketched upon the pavement
blended pastels
portray a world of sunshine
look, but don't touch
you'll smear the lines of formality
i'll let you inside
the painting
if you promise
to be careful
in a land where few have gone

no longer can i deny you the calling
to jump inside the drawing

the picture looks different now
from the inside looking out
a portrait comes alive
there's nowhere for me to hide
now you're here inside

you catch a glimpse of
this painted world of mine
as rain clouds arise
in pastel blue skies
and leaves a puddle on the pavement