a memory of all things
seen consume sorrow
trapped
depicted in shadows
of oil paint

the unborn name
wounded by love
answers to the twilight
every word ached

spoken
indirectly to your heart

here’s a memory

remember me
in your kingdom
pass your pills
fill your mouth
with words
and glory

after the crucifixion
the resurrection
she became a constant
the north star
in the darkest night

wake up
made brunch
tea or coffee
sipping an energy drink

she is real

happiness so sad
making me laugh
let’s be safe

grew up in a murder capitol
couldn’t hire an armed guard

let’s be laughter

abused by dreaming
didn’t come here
to do that
maintenance sickness

across the street illusion
faith abandoned
becoming a soul
a book of life

challenging the spirit
evolutionary walk
smells like paradise
shocked
unfinished business

a threat was in the forest
walking on two legs
thru the mountains

some
focus on politics
others on crime
still others
gave up the shit diet

shouldn’t
they be accused of
murder
oh lord yeah

the death of ideas
the drone program
responsible tarnish

strange debris in the
garbage truck
a finger a head
a limb
sown together with
answers

celebrating facts
adaptive value
the joy of principle
pastoral wisdom
house of dirt
understanding
the lack of safety

likes toys that make noise

here’s a commercial
poke self in head
define frustrated
unchangeable change
guided growth
recognizing satisfying
words

growth with decisions
pulse reacting
shapes continue

forgetting who you were
explained no apology
the strength inside
the unlocked door

more junk everywhere
wisely placed time
there is
nothing wrong with you
not the same for everyone
choice takes the lead

emotional clutter
storage basement
a few boxes in the corner
rotting

necessity cleared

I am
only going home

the lasting sun
religious stars
unknown eternal

powerful mortality
burdens ending
time’s eraser
practiced daily
needs clear
and cloudy

caught a raindrop

one small step
unnoticed discomfort
learning
sleeps on the couch
dreams of the floor

proof
built with thoughts
and machinations