I've seen them.
Years ago
I lived among them.
Enormous people
- men and women -
three or
four
times my height.
Giant families
in giant houses,
with giant chairs
and giant tables,
working at
giant benches
and sleeping in giant beds.
Some were
mean
and horrible,
but many were
gentle
and
kind.
Whatever happened to them?
I worry sometimes.
Over the years
they have all
disappeared.
Did they
die?
Or were they
driven away?
Maybe they are just hiding
someplace
nearby,
behind a mountain
or under the sea,
waiting for the
chance to return.
I hope they do.
I miss them.
I need giants.