my voice is muffled by the earth that shelters me so you may not always hear me but i am here beneath your feet in this unmarked grave once i walked above the earth just like you even had dreams foolish dreams failing to hear echos of history those wails from the grave that freedom for those of color was always a cry off so when i demanded my rights and spoke up saying enough time had passed and i wanted my freedom now so one night my wish was granted by an angry mob who discarded me in this grave not far from that tree over there but you needn’t worry i’m not here alone
random fragments of your life are scattered around the floor of your conciousness as you shuffle from one thought to the other they become less coherent your past becomes indiscernible from dreams and nightmares nightmares that soon envelop your days so your days become indistinguishable from nights now life as you had envisioned it is forgotten only basic survival routines exist your movements no longer have any real purpose other than to sustain in an unpremeditated manner the dreams and nightmares
sale begins
promptly
at
seven am
bring a lunch
since
all items
must be
disposed of
before
we can
go home
you’ll find something
for
everyone
cuz’
we’re selling
a couple’s lifetime
together
we’ll start
the day
with
a matched set
of
custom-made wedding rings
surely
a symbol of true love
just
for you
if you’re
willing
to pay the price
like
they did
there’s a mission oak bed
just what
you
antique freaks
love
it’s like new
however
the springs
will need to be replaced
but
be assured
only one loving couple
has occupied
this bed
which brings us to
the lovely
old
porcelain baby shoes
the perfect
thing for your collection
there’s also
lots of fine china
and
pots and pans
that seem
to still ring
with the laughter
of
friends
enjoying life
oh
and there’s
lots of
original paintings
from
around the world
acquired
during
traveling adventures
impress your friends
with
your excellent taste
for
artwork
by
buying up
these framed
memories
oh
and
there’s boxes
and
boxes
of fullfilled dreams
to sort through
if
you have the time
but
just
a handful
of
deferred dreams
to add
to those
you already own
arrive early
and
scan this life
before
your
time
runs out
i’ve begun to count the number of pleats in my bedroom curtains with each recount the number remains the same i was certain that the winds of time would alter it in some way but the number has not changed then i started counting the lives lost of those who believed they were free or just wanted to be and soon i lost count
so you’ve compromised
decided that they were right
your faults now quite clear
no need to discuss a thing
since you’ve given up all hope
so congratulations
you’ve now joined the rank and file
your fate’s in their hands
you may take your assigned seat
and patiently await death