Mindset

Smoke swirled and billowed from your lips Like gossamer it extended itself like a ballerina arching in hopes of caressing mine The crickets raised together their bows in consideration The summer sun nodded quickly to proceed The waves tickled our lanky set of alabaster knees The dock groaned beneath us but I am anchored Steadfast in this life I see our life through kaleidoscope binoculars Such cheery coloured spectacles and distortions I want to ride on this merry-go-round with you But it appears my pocket watch keeps spinning because Time is relentless I want to capture our laughter in mason jars! Your fervour makes me feverish when you consume and devour! Cloaked by nightfall and nimbus clouds Within the recesses of my mind my anxiety is patiently awaiting moments to commit heinous robbery This parasite creeps into my subconscious and whispers down my lonely hallways It makes itself comfortable by weighing heavily on my shoulders! The entire body shudders from its hideousness It’s toxic venom runs through my veins Holding my memories ransom and masticating any feelings of safety Writhing and wailing to dominate and keep me still Never willing to compromise or to remain ill Navigating through the muddy waters of my mind Following the metronome of your breath demarcating our way home