When the Boss Yells, I Want To Dance

Sharp voices fade
when I close my eyes
so many dreams lie inside
he can’t see.

He can’t see
lingering lines
as they long for paper
and they long to be.

They long to be
poems and stories
and I hear music
and raise my arms.

And raising my arms
I want to swirl around the room
like a summer storm
so free to move

over open prairie land.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rodrigues Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 5:59 AM
A poet’s mind attentive and inspired no matter what the boss yells.
Dietrich Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 4:06 PM
this one is unusual for you. I like its dreamy atmosphere, Mike.
Allison Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Dance on in your dreams and write on Mike, no one will ever stop your creative thoughts - sod the boss they only pay you - dont own you!! excellent ink I REALLY enjoyed this one:-) hugs Jan xx
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