The
Walk
I think I’ll never get
used to it
I always say that
and I’m already used
mantra of dislocation
hot feet, warm air
the freedom to complain
but there’s this thing, deep seated
pre-linguistic that sticks
and says, no, this isn’t quite right
it’s not desire
because I like the warm
have always liked it
leaning in, peeling off clothes
arching towards the sun
I made a promise
to put aside humbug
and relax into it this year
just for a change
letting the impending end bide
these grooves
like being busy
the distraction of chaos
blanking out sensation
I’m giving it up
call it a resolution
finding space
where I least expected it
right here, in the breath.
but there’s this thing, deep seated
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yes! I love these two lines! and the conclusion is great!
words have their roots in that deep-seated thing
ReplyDeleteEspecially love the ending
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