know that you are
that love is possible
know that dreams are more real
than life’s nightmares
now inhale the love of life
life
sideman…
this ain’t
no
permanent relationship
it’s
more
of
a fling
with
an itinerant lover
shaping sounds
into
passion
causing
breaths
to be held
and
hearts
to pound
with
desire
fulfilling fantasies
without
touching
the
perfect
affair
not that person anymore…
wide-eyed optimist
carrying bible
from
one high school class
to
the next
reading the text
in
study hall
even
believing
that freedom
was
obtainable
along
with
unobstructed success
if one
only puts forth
honest hard efforts
but now
i’m
a self-defined survivor
all grown up
with
a greater sense
of
my own history
and
its stages
of
delusion
and
foolish trust
so now
i’m
drained
of
milk and honey
and
filled
with
the liquid steel
of
reality
and
truth
what about you
american fables…
a large collection
school mandatory readings
with simple morals
that apply only to those
destined to be excluded
evolution stopped…
cave drawings
of war and violence
centuries have passed
yet today’s images
are the same
personal denomination…
my love is my religion
and unlike other faiths
it produces no wars
nor leaves the earth scarred
due to awareness of this fleeting existence
service availability…
for your current location
requested service is unavailable
note this is an inherited amenity
as such nothing will provide
your freedom
kisses…
like the lingering taste
of summer’s sweet wine
inviting our hearts to dream
are those private moments
between lovers
public debate…
another death
of no real concern
for those not dying
mere speaking points
that are easily erased
euthanasia…
once
a beloved family member
charged with nurturing
and
sharing life’s wealth
and tho
it was given
there would be
no
massive lifespan
this
sad reality
has been forced
by
the reoccurring
drain
of
resources
so it is
that
earth
has decided
to
put humans down
to
relieve
the pain
and
suffering
of
the world
