There are moments When fear becomes A strange wisdom In the silent space Of within Where nothing beyond Quiet breath And the rhythmic heart Are speaking There are times When the knowing That still certainty Is no comfort But instead a chill In the sleeping hours Stealing dreams Leaving lungs squeezed flat In a frisson … Continue reading Knowing
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Uneasy
Fear is a thrill A frisson of cold Dancing Like music Along the vertebrae Setting our instincts Into overdrive Turning mere mortals Into the wild Driven for survival Chasing after The light No matter how distant Somewhere A candle rests On a window sill Set to light the way Welcoming us To find a haven … Continue reading Uneasy