In a dark room sits two chairs. As I meet an old friend there, On one I sat and held my breathe Looking square in the face of death. Death of dreams, and death of life, Death of expectations flown to heights Old and new, black and white This old friend came into sight. “You’re... Continue Reading →
Once I Found Joy on the Step’s of Swami’s
Water broken. White belly borne. Tide has chosen Dusk or morn’. Crashing, Crushing Rock to sand. Sea, the boss. The bitch, the land. Which am I? And who are you? Horizons broken In shades of blue. Sea, the boss As clouds descend, Mountains crumble And waves upend. Moon arrises softly, Stately, No big show. Gently... Continue Reading →
Freedom Fighting
For or against. To or fro. Into the mist I must go. Freedom effusing Where fear resides. Dimly diffusing Light through sighs Of relief. Hidden away. Cloaked in leaves Of muster and decay. Fighting for breathe, Humidity the mis(d)t Of tears and death As fear faces his Greatest foe. A heart unleashed, Invigorated by low... Continue Reading →
When Anger
What once was a spark of an engine that propelled me out of unhealthy situations is now burning out of control and threatens to consume me whole. Anger, a defining quality? A tool to protect and build boundaries? Yes, but heavy boundaries, weights on my soul, barriers to forgiveness. What else has this rote defensive... Continue Reading →
Coffee Courage
Seven AM on Sunday, No where to go but on. Wishing away the Monday’s That’ll never be gone. Holding on to warmth Simeltaniously sipping Prayers and drags of worn Courage.