Burn

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It burns. It hurts. And it won’t stop.
like dynamite tip lit on unceasing spark
silently it continues its way down the spine

long submerged questions surface:
‘why did you leave’ – I wonder.
‘you don’t have it’ – I admit.
‘you don’t deserve’ -yes, yes. I know.

I thought I had spent enough tears
to mourn for youthful soul

perhaps I outlived my deadline.
perhaps this is a sign.

It’s been so cold. It’s been so bitter.
Perhaps I was long gone already,
just hoping for more.
Perhaps now is the time to let go.

It’s been a good run, no regret about it.
Now, leave while the going is good.

9.26.2021

Midnight sprint

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that moment you know
you just gotta give it a shot?

when your heart is pumping
harder, faster than you can handle

blood rushing through your arteries
electrifying harmonious cacophony

going for it, going for it, going for it
and you go for it!

fibers of your muscles all over your body
bursting like booster rocket fire
rugged breath roaring unceasingly

at the end of the dark road,
you seat by your bike,
catching a respite in incognito

9.25.2021

World

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I stared up
out of blue
just to stare at the sky

golden ray of sun
showered onto trees
and brick buildings

I blinked a couple times
observing passerby
moving seamlessly

I felt the touch of the wind
I felt my feet on the ground.
I felt my arms moving on my sides.

then I thought about you.
I am here, alive.
you are there, alive.

how miraculous is it
that we are both alive
at this time and this place?

9.24.2021