Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Train Thoughts

 I am the hand that holds my future. I’ve never gripped it tightly.  Dropped it more than a few times.  How will age change me?  Will arthritic hands wish to grasp that which I never cared to hold, but lack the strength?  Or will my hand remain open, offering my future to any passing whim?

I’m crying inside where no one can hear but me.  My voice is always tinged with it if you listen close enough.  My legs are strong because the tears become heavy after a lifetime of crying.  Perhaps I should let them out more.


Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Shadow Mee

A moment in time
A moment of mine
I am stealing

I stole a whole day
Of this weekend

Why does it feel like theft
To claim my time for me?

Because I've given myself over
Living in my shadow form
So I don't have to feel my life
All the goodness
Slipping through my fingers

He called to my shadow
Beckoned her
He drank with her
Talked with her
Walked with her
But reached for me

And I came out of my shadow
To see him
And I let him see me
A little, anyway

And he makes me question
Do I still need to hide
In my shadow
Or am I ready
To shine?