"What does it take to speak?To say the things that need to be said?With a voice that betrays no fear,And an urgency that reveals no . . . uh . . ." Indecision"Indecision!" Damn! I've ruined the script again.One forged after hours of careful deliberation.One I've rehearsed countless times.It's truly a remarkable work,Worthy of history's … Continue reading Curtain
Life
Mannequin
Like the mannequin in the window,She's distant and fake,Locked behind a pane of glass.But I'm the glazier who put it there.It's more comfortable to see her like this.I can imagine her however I like.Her personality feeds me,Her lifestyle compliments me,Her motivations inspire me,And from delusion springs hope.I subsist on that hope.On that spurious idea,That perfection … Continue reading Mannequin
Who
Who do you think I am?Who do you think I am!? After all this time,You still can't see me.After everything that's been said,You still don't hear me.After all those times my heart was poured out on you,And by you,And for you,You still don't remember me. All those things get shuffled away,Behind stalwart misconceptions.You trust me … Continue reading Who
For a Glimpse of the Sun
I suffer this journey every night. My feet fall hard against rocky soil and expectation, the aches and sores that manifest in my muscles and bones stinging like the ox goad with every step. The cold that permeates the air saps the warmth from my overexerted body. Behind me drags the burden I was given … Continue reading For a Glimpse of the Sun
Bittersweet
Always wanted to try writing lyrics so here's a lyrical poem of unrequited love from the point of view of a young woman. Hope I was able to do the speaker and her unique situation justice.
Rime and Reason
It's an interesting picture, isn't it? With the rime clinging to the golden shaft of hay while the sun rises in the background. As I drove past this field covered in similar reeds, the way the ice reflected and refracted the sunlight created a beautiful sparkling effect over the tops of the stems as I … Continue reading Rime and Reason
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