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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Agustin Avatar
May 4, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Hawkens Avatar
April 18, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Beautiful... You paint a romantic image!
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