Crater, 01
how much can endure
when one is so unsure,
if refrain is coming or going
if time is right side up
or forthright down,
unhappiness begets a frown
plays sickly trumpet sounds,
simplicity is a statement
like bereavement on stale bread,
a stapled diet
wrought fresh of deniability
and tranquility,
act aloof.
paint the sky troubled blue
swing from the trees
of broken branches,
lie and fall,
sweep memories missed
thoughts of were and were not
so accurately desperate,
cannot remember the taste
of a single delicacy that
brought a smile to the face,
of blame.
test me,
hurt me,
love me,
shake me,
take me,
grant me,
tranquility…
prayers are for the weak
like me,
tall dark little one
scarce giggled mess
life rehearsing tangled dress,
faults on display
kerning yearning flowered drums,
seeds looking upwards,
damn you soiled seeds,
looking for a sign of someone,
to please.
circles dip and weave
lie dormant for you and me,
blame set the flame
now my name seeps in vain,
rain cleanse thy grief
name calling opposite truth,
soul searching epiphany
long handed sorrow
dreams shatter, like,
no tomorrow.
Copyright © Jim Cross | Year Posted 2014
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