Looking to the horizon
How much of one’s life is how we believe it to be How often do we confuse reality with fantasy Turn a blind eye to what is right before us In order to maintain harmony Some form of control How often do we reassure ourselves that things will change Be better Different even Why do we elect to trust over and over again Do we all have the same capacity for self- debasement Humiliation Or am I the only deluded one Clinging to the wreckage of a lifeboat The storms of life crashing over my head Every orifice filled with salt water The coldness of the water chilling my bones within my flesh Yet Still I look to the horizon and hope My salt encrusted lashes prised open Straining for a glimpse of a flag on the horizon A sign That you care That I matter And yes Should you bother to try to find me this time I will reach out my hand and place it in yours My heart will be full of gratitude Obligation Even hope For I know my limitations Understand my weaknesses Tolerate too many disappointments For that is the price I foolishly pay To have you in my life.
Delightsofmysoul 26 July 2021

















