Shadow

11.21.18 I’m in a mood, I say. But this underlying chaos rises too close every time I speak. I’m just tired, I think. Clouds of puffy smoke dance inside of me, leaning against the Exit. I spot my shadow. She is impatient. She is a warrior, ready for this stagnancy to pass. Slow and steady,

Tiredness

A slight burn when I blink. (blink. blink. blink. BLINK.) Eyes a little dark, thoughts a little darker. A hand on either temple. Hands grabbing fists of hair. Dreams That Heal, I’ve left you for a night. I’ve left you in the past. I leave you when reality pulls me close. You must think I