Separation Anxiety from Self

To be
the light
upon the leaf

pollen in the air
cat paws in the dirt
wind caressing cheeks

separation anxiety
from self
I take in

light, by cones & retina
atmosphere inhale and ex
my cheek, caresses the wind

constant struggle
containment in body
always a tight fit

A.S.
05/31/09

Magnetic Pull

False Quiet
Internal ringing
interferes with

the birds are
singing
being present

soul is bleeding
set your compass
heart is leading
A.S.
5/30/09

Upside-down Bur qua

Hazy Light
perceived
as darkness

lenses foggy
perhaps it's
madness

hope floats
suppose I'll rise
day is young

at least I'll try.
A.S. 5/29/09

Ruptured Spirit

Hits me like a mud pie
rolls down the face
but avoids the eye,

mine is a frozen cry,
swollen yet crystallized
an arthritic yelp

A calcified scream
scar tissue
the broken bone

tied to a sheet of metal

A.S.
5/28/09