Poetry

The Dark

I stumbled and tripped in it Ran faster than I knew I could from it Slammed into walls I couldn’t see trying to get away from it But it was still there Still creeping up around me Still scaring me Why won’t it leave me? I’m tired I can’t run anymore But I’m not done …

Poetry

The Hard Way

The universe will have its lessons. There’s no running, there’s no hiding. They creep up behind you and slowly stir, swirling emotions, thoughts, and actions. They’ll pull you in and down, up and around, catching you on details, snagging you on nails. Pinging, scratching, scraping, until you finally step back. BackĀ  BackĀ  Back And then, …

Poetry

The Crossroads

So many crossroads we see in this life. The right way is wrong and the wrong way is right. I choose one at random to see if I fall. Where does it lead? I don’t learn after all. For there were more roads when I walked that way. Only more decisions leading to dismay. How …