Forrest Pasky Poet Free verse

Rubies With a Slice of Diamonds

I’m running

around the world

at not quite the

speed of light

but at the speed

of night running

at the rate that

the world spins

it’s always dark

and oddly lit and

the day never

begins or the

future that I need

or tomorrow

I’m running

around the world

at the speed of the

future that I need

I see the stars

turn ruby red

they shine down

through a window

pane like a slice

of lemon instead

of reflecting ruby

red the day is

nipping at my heels

with tomorrow

I’m running

around the world

like a shadow

racing with the sun

I feel compelled to

run because

no matter

how far I run

I can't find my

way home

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Probir Gupta January 7, 2017 at 7:27 PM Enjoyed reading this nice creativity ... Forrest Pasky January 8, 2017 at 11:05 AM Thank you for the read and comment Probir. Reminded me to get caught up on some of your most recent work.

Sunlite Wanter January 7, 2017 at 6:37 PM Enjoyed reading this breathlessly. Forrest Pasky January 8, 2017 at 11:06 AM Thank you for the read and compliment. I really enjoyed your most recent piece. :)