Monthly Archives: June 2024

Escape route

I Had I looked at the horizon, At the rising sun – And taken off into the distance, Leaving behind my absence, Perchance, Nobody would’ve noticed That I was gone; But I chose not to, Although it made sense, To … Continue reading

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Downpour

I’m sat on a seat by the window, In the very last carriage Of a train, That speeds through the rain; My window pane, Having become, Blurry to the point Of obscurity. The once tiny streams Of water droplets, Have … Continue reading

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Am I good (enough)?

Seeking approval – For as long as you go back, In the time you’ve been around, That you can remember – This has been First cab off the rank, In all of life’s moments. From when you were A toddler … Continue reading

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Passage of time

Like horses gallopingInto the distant wild,The days rush by,As though in a bidTo get to the finishing line. And we cannot hold our horses,For they have bolted,The gate behind usFirmly held shutBy a heavy lock. So all we can do,Is … Continue reading

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Detach

On the night That she lost her footing, And slipped into the abyss, Despite the darkness, The utter dearth of light, I saw her falling, And I watched as if It meant nothing; Except, It meant everything – I did … Continue reading

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Overlay

If you walked into the room The first thing you’d notice Would be the painting – As captivating, As it is intriguing; Every brush stroke Executed masterfully, To capture the essence, Of the artist’s romance With nature’s abundance. And yet, … Continue reading

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Breaking free

I’m trapped,And I want to break freeFrom this nascent cloud that I’m held in,But it doesn’t let me be. I’ve longed for a while,To be liberated,And fall,Just fall freely –Feel the windPush me gently,As I descend;Watch the worldBecome increasingly larger,Even … Continue reading

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Precipice

I When you step out into the wild, Take care to place your feet Gently into the night, For you know not what hides Within its dark confines. I know you, You have a dream, Or two, And wonder sparkles … Continue reading

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Wreck

I I went through life, Believing in The innate goodness, In every human being; Possessing a heart Beating behind one’s chest, Renders one to find their best To give to others, Or so I thought; And if not that, At … Continue reading

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Unwelcome memories

Memories Are not what they claim to be, Not always, at least. When you look to yours For comfort, and some relief, Instead what you might receive, Is a measure of veiled grief. The sun shining brightly To light up … Continue reading

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