this is
the shadow calling
a pilgrimage
celebrating
at the jewelry store
worships
the sun in daylight
the moon as it sets

follow
the new journey
make time to pray

have a rock
found
on the ground
resting

lining up with other rocks
waiting
to be discovered

closer to the next step
following the twisted
rejects disappointment
recognized subtle
answered
not complacent
seeing danger

respect spelled
beautiful life earned
steady the heart
fuel the mind

there is a picture
framed now
illustrating
thousands of words

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