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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Keepers of Your Flame
Right now You’re a small bunch of cellsCan’t believe one day you may be Giving us hellHanging out with friends we don’t like Coming home way past midnight Right now You’re an ultrasound shape You’ve got a heartbeat, eyes, and limbs And even a weight I’m trying to keep my fears at bay Praying thatContinue reading “Keepers of Your Flame”
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”
To Steward a New Soul With You (A Proposal)
To steward a new soul with youIs to shape love into life Kindle a sacred sparkTurn dust into diamondsLeave an eternal mark To steward a new soul with you Is to dream with the divine Soar above the sun Mold a magic, golden key Brave bristling wilds as one There are trials to consider, comfortsContinue reading “To Steward a New Soul With You (A Proposal)”
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)”
Here Comes the Sun
An overflowing cupAn ever-blooming roseA love that never wilts That only grows and grows and grows A gravity that liftsTime that blinks and yawnsNo end, no beginningSimply spinning dawn to dawn A beauty that doesn’t boast But knocks you off your feet Can’t stem the flow, in it’s glow Hypnotized in its heat A prettyContinue reading “Here Comes the Sun”
Drones and Dishes
Days of drones and dishes looming Sirens screaming, rockets booming I’ll turn on something soft and soothing Sweep the floor and sing Stock the shelter, keep my coolPick the grandkids up from schoolDig out my set of power toolsFix what needs fixing ‘Cause I’m not moving to no hotelMy home is here, my kids as wellThe neighbors split,Continue reading “Drones and Dishes”
Jeremy Koloski 