Poetry is funny
Sometimes it is all
Oh My God!
I feel that in my soul!
Other times
Letters make markings on page
Understanding not coming
Or not needed
I feel words like colors
Mixing and mixing
Until something new
Maybe you like
Maybe not
Words don't fail me now Spill out like the wails of mothers losing their babies at the auction block words comfort me like the prayers at dawn during The Fast to our benevolent God Muster up lifelong
It feels like flushed cheeks and pulsating jawbones It feels empty It feels like blood rapidly popping as it travels from heart It feels like nothing It feels like under/over eating It feels like a vo
The anxiety makes the stomach flip The depression makes the limbs heavy The tug and pull Is overwhelming and nauseating Gags Short breaths Teeth chattering Big sighs as tears roll down
