Unmissable

I reminisce I miss remonstrate and misplace in search of my narrative dust off the shelves smoothen around the edges align what seems meant to be Carefree strong winds of sailing through the attic of past truths founded in a basement of sense when a candy apple was sweet molten gummy bears on my tongue liquorice swirling freedom’s taste Relish for evermore pleasure rebellion passionately unwrapped not knowing the limits of flavour pure twang of victorious delight when a ball crossed the goal line a couple of jackets for uprights A cherished trophy in hand muddy muck on scraped knees and a soul without gaping scars when youth knew no bounds only I was my own referee fighting for justice and team The game’s rules have changed have become more complicated plans are mere drafts on my canvas for better or worse I absorb collect reminder and gather impress vacant echoes in pain At junctions of insight when reason and feelings refuse to kindly commune I have to evoke the losses clear the fog’s misty path gather stones in my way Seeking to disentangle causes and resulting effects dead ends on the highway the tunnel of happiness undergrowth and overpasses fading street-signs I pass when pot holes and drift sand block progress and motion draw me down in despair a voice from deep inside calls me to look forward and therefore I miss I reminisce I miss 19th March 2021