Mosaic
Salted kernels of sadness
leave furrows on my cheeks,
sobs in my marrow
sighing for release.
Wintery season -
a sigh of laments,
remembering gentle touch
in recurring flashbacks.
Cascading waves
slamming on my mind,
tears on dust
leaving solemn footprints.
Waning candles burning,
dripping wax -
the loss of you.
I remember your walk
of smiles and adoration,
magical rhythms stirring
memories of joy.
Smoldering fires
linger in my heart,
warmth of whispers
love unforgotten.
Far away sunsets
bathe my skin
with liquid gold.
I tuck your emerald eyes
into empty pockets.
Voices from past
will not be stilled
shining because
they’ve seen
the darkness.
The Thoughts.
my ears are ringing
they drowned out everything
everything except the broken voices that were heard in the piercing shadow of the mind.
one mind
my mind
the ring was distant;
so faint
yet just loud enough to make the thoughts scream.
suddenly the dark alleys of my mind were awakened by street lights and sirens
the ringing became familiar
it got closer
yet i was the one moving