Return me to my chamberfor it has only been a yearand I must avoid the danger. The present lurking strangeris a harbinger of fear,so return me to my chamber. The safety of a mangersaw out the first New Year,as we avoid the danger. Reality grows stranger;all our problems disappear.Now, return me to my chamber. Soon... Continue Reading →
I feel like I am trying to do everything all at once. Everything is due within moments, nothing has been started, yet all must be finished. I do not know where to begin, every task is as important as the next, each stalled step leaves me further behind. Yet the more I have to do... Continue Reading →
When did my day begin? When my eyes opened? Even though they did so against their will. After the first coffee? Or after the second and third which followed. After completing my first task of the day? A task I did not put upon my list is perhaps a task that does not count. When... Continue Reading →
I haven’t done much in the way of writing this month, at least writing that has been intended for sharing. I did however start the year; that is already rushing in, with a great deal of creative energy by taking part in a very exclusive night of writing alongside one of my favourite writing companions,... Continue Reading →
Should I wish myself thin;Should I beg to be rich?Should I cheat so I win;Should I act like a bitch? Should I throw in the towel;Should I rely on fate?Should I sleep like an owl;Should I go to bed late? Should I cry when I’m sad;Should I smile when I’m happy?Should I yell when I’m... Continue Reading →
Do you remember the timethe virus came;you stayed inside? You could not hide,and tried to blame;do you remember the time? While they tried to finda cure to tame;you stayed inside. Do you still have pride?You’ll never be the same.Do you remember the time you lost your mind;and forgot your name?Do you remember the timeyou stayed... Continue Reading →
Duality. A loss and a gain;a hastily made decision.Another chance to earn your name; where nothing will ever be the sameand doing nothing becomes a prisonof duality. A loss and a gain. Nothing can ever truly remainwithin the past, which cannot be erased.Another chance to earn your name, worth working through the painand all of... Continue Reading →
I stare at the screen, my turn to replyMind empty of all but despairI’d rather say nothing; than tell you a lie Seconds, minutes, hours, days. Time keeps ticking byMy energy lost I have none to spareI stare at the screen, my turn to reply Instead I stop and take a breath which turns into... Continue Reading →
