i lay down, low
in the grass
i watch it flow
like river
like ocean
it waves, it ripples
in the wind
a distant dream.
the thought of you leaving crushes
my mind, the body jerks and contracts
shockwave rushes
through my bones
it gets me every time
thinking of you
distant
our skin soft like fresh linen
caressed by the smoke
of the burning incense
you take away my problems in an instant
i wish we could disappear together
swallowed by the ether
consumed by the void
of possibilities
but my heart is devoid of love.
feelings
lingering ghosts
they grab me by my chest
i scream
but i rather suppress
affection i want to show
but the cave of this empty hole
hurts more
head held down, i rather go
no
i refuse, i stand up
recollection of my memories
won’t tear me apart
again
inside
breath fills my lungs, blood circulates
my body
my own
strength knitted into my bones
i stand tall
i refuse
i stand taller
with each breath i grow stronger
stronger
reclamation of self
i breathe in my own power
spirit gave me another chance
prior to expire
to respire.