Yume
I believe that there’s
a great truth in those moments
that lie in the space
between dreams and the earth but
it fades quickly, like a mist.
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How was your day, dear?
The sound of raindrops
landing on my dry windshield
followed by the sight
of feathers on the river.
Morning spent with an
unruly, annoying child
that was hurting but
could not explain it to me.
The afternoon drag –
both a herald and a tease
for I was in pain
and I knew it would worsen
before I could find my rest.
Dénouement
Let it be known that
while the acts are on display
before the world
the epilogue is hidden
behind the thick curtain’s folds.
Traveler’s blessing
Fair winds, fair water,
you travelers of the waves.
May God carry you
where it is you need to go
with no more trouble
than you need see on the way.
May fortune find you:
Luck and gold, treasure and jewels,
and things immeasurable.
Coping
The feeling of pain
and the burden of sadness –
I acknowledge them
and take them into myself.
Devouring them
and then I try to turn them
into something beautiful.
Write one leaf about honey.
Golden and fragrant,
a sweet fermented nectar.
Adornment for our
biscuits, muffins, croissants, and
all manner of baked goodies.
Oops
I made a mistake
and missed yesterday’s update.
Pulling a double
to make up for missing it.
Need to write these in advance…
Looking for a place to call my own
Apartment searching –
I’m moving closer to work.
Looked at five so far
but none of them fit quite right.
The first was lovely
but I wanted to look more.
The second was close
but a few things just weren’t right.
The third was quite nice
but I still just wasn’t sure.
The fourth was alright
but disliked the neighborhood.
The fifth was not great –
the lady sold it too hard.
I’m seeing two more
and I’ve got a good feeling
that I may have found my place.
Insoluble
Trapped inside today
by the wind and the cold rain.
Going slightly mad –
I want to get out and run
as far as my legs can go.
The waiting game
Quietly waiting
while observing the steady
passage of the clock.
I know it could all go wrong
but things just might go well too…
A (wise) man of two faces 