fevered complexion
hearts beat in syncopation
false dichotomy
Tag: 5-7-5
devour
brief moment’s respite
a gasp devoured by swift lungs
unleashed on the wind
all is coming
mind tested by mat
muscles protest long absence
breath calms restless soul
awkward
Grin overtakes face,
awkward silence plagues air. I
laugh at my own jokes.
Quicksand
Head sunk under sand,
electric pulse overwhelms.
Empowered lungs breathe.
rocking chair
cozy rocking chair
decadent lightning triumphs
but where is the clap?
Just smile
Conflicted treasures,
overcomplicated woes.
Smiles can be simple.
tightrope
Such insane balance.
Delicate feet grip tightrope-
longing to fall free.
unity
her lips strained to task
refunded cadence grasps at
bitter unity
Theft
Guileful shadows wait,
abduct passions from sunlight.
Misguided hunters.
Some call it red 