I lie awake with an emptiness
Fighting against my past regrets The ache of loss and loneliness I sigh and take a breath The darkness claws at leather skin My present somehow looking grim But each breath I take a minor win Breathe in and wish for peace I hear the earth; she starts to howl The world aghast, still spinning 'round To the ritualistic growl Breathe out - depression's death So what am I to do with now? My thoughts just tumbling all around My usual smile is upside down But determined not to cease Inch by inch to ease this pain Erase all of the sad insane. Then turn each loss into a gain. Refuse to play Macbeth I reach my outstretched fingertips New hope immortal upon my lips Beyond the infinite eclipse Knowing the dark will ease This miracle that is my soul Helps guide me through the desert snow It shoves me forward; faith bestowed The demons left bereft The truth is out; the rules have changed One guarantee in this finite game Each moment precious; participate It's time for flying free. So, slumber well; now close your eyes Await tomorrow's bright surprise Seek the truth between the lies I am Earth's blessed guest.
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Julie WestphalAuthor, Poet, Dreamer Archives
February 2024
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