I’m sticking buttons into the shape
of a hot air balloon on a wooden sign

all pastel colours because I feel
like anything more would detract

from the loftiness
I’m practicing doing things

without overanalysing them
so I’m not too worried

about the hot air balloon
being slightly off to one side

even then I think
how does it stay afloat

with just a flame underneath
how does it move anywhere

but up and down
I’m sure there are explanations

but I’m busy sticking buttons
into the shape of a hot air balloon