I stopped and took a breath.
words are rushing in my mind.
in this deafening sound of rush
a sharp and clear thoughts
rarely rests for a second.
as I stopped, I started to feel.
I started to feel the hollowness.
I suddenly felt so alone
after all the gushing sounds dissipated.
and as far as I could see, I was alone.
it’s another dagger to be dodged, this one.
better to take a nap than to dwell on this.
10.15.2023
Ralph with Coffee 