Destiny's Mime

He wanted to be
around clowns
but never wanted
to be happy
He wanted to write
 great melodies
never wanting
to sing
He wanted to stand
on the mountaintop
but never wanted
to fly
He wanted to read
every book
never wanting 
to speak

He walked in
the twilight 
of tragedy’s 
sunset
He loved several
women
only after
they were gone
He called to
his dog
who was stuffed
in the parlor
He answered
every question
that couldn’t
— be asked

(Dreamsleep: August, 2024)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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