As I Walk Amongst You All

I have a confession.

It's about time and what it meant,
it's about memories and how they are spent,
it's the truth and the truth is
that I am clueless.

And for all these things
tumbling away,
I didn't secure my own mask first...

I don't vaguely remember if either or any of us
were saved,

or if I am here
or if I am there,

I opened the book
and fell defeat
a little oozing animal,
gasping
breathing
living

So sweetly delicate
cast upon me-
this disarray.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Lane Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Will you wallow or build? Tony
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October 5, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Always build, never die - or something like that. x
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