I’ve been seeing faces in objects They watch silently Judging me Sneering at my prospects I’ve been hearing voices in the wind Like a bloodhoundSniffing ‘roundHowling for its kin Lately, I’ve noticed people staring Then they look away Join the fray Before our eyes meet Lately, I’ve heard strangers swearingWhispered words Their faces blurred ThenContinue reading “Faces in Objects”
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A Prayer
Lord, send me a signThat I’m not wasting my time Any miracle will do Turn that stick into a snakeSet fire to the lake Maybe, make me levitateJust for a second or two I’m not asking to split the seaOr to receive a prophesy I just don’t want to be alone I tried to love,Continue reading “A Prayer”
Corner of Your Mind
There’s a dark corner of your mind That every now and then you visit Sometimes it’s a comfortSometimes it’s a curseBut it’s not going anywhere is it? There’s a light winking by the bayA carousel spinning in the night A fortunate teller’s booth, Incense and a golden toothShe don’t read palms but she’s got theContinue reading “Corner of Your Mind”
The Heart is a Muscle (A Response)
I know you think that you’re a bad betBut there’s so much we haven’t tried yet Remember mornings sipping coffee?Hushed confessions that you love me? The first time I know you think we’ve tried it allI know you think you’re my downfall Remember when we were kids with cooties?Remember Sundays at the movies?The popcorn lineContinue reading “The Heart is a Muscle (A Response)”
Done for Good
I’m not a bet you should’ve ever placedNo, I’m a truth you should’ve never faced If I were you I’d stay the hell away from me from now for good But for some reason you keep coming backShining eyes, a new plan of attackAs if you know me like nobody else ever really could RememberContinue reading “Done for Good”
The Way I Feel
Your banter was barbedYour loving was scarred The beginning was hardAnd it only got harder But the passion was quickYour touch electric An antiseptic For which I would barter All that you lacked Patch every crackMy soul still intact ‘Cause it was never on offer How could I knowThat your breakneck would slow?That your secretsContinue reading “The Way I Feel”
Jeremy Koloski 