The Nothingness

There is a darkness
inside the human mind.
The surrounding border-line
stretches out like a wall,
wider than a day's journey,
taller than any man could reach.
In places thick and solid,
others cracked and crumbling,
where ivy takes root
wearing it away.
Dark creatures scurry or slink
in and out of the shrieking void
that reaches forth,
whispering empty promises.



This is for my cousin, a wonderful friend and a great person, who took his own life this week. You are loved and we miss you.

Poetry! Because...why not?!

I haven't written a poem in almost 8 years. At least until this week. I hadn't intended to turn this into a poetry reading but I figure no one reads this blog so it doesn't matter much what I put on here. Plus, we all need more poetry in our lives.

It's like reading aloud in an empty room or something. Echo-ey. :)

Shape-Shifter

I am in constant evolution.
An ever-flowing river
runs deep,
in search of my core.
The shadow of my past in tow,
no regrets, only hope.
I travel down my path, knowing
I have changed again.
And some may call me "fool"
or feel shame through their love,
But I know this path is right
for it is mine which makes it so.
And should our paths lead apart,
I wish you well.
Do not follow, for at times I stray
to forage for nourishment,
And often never need
to find my way back.