Austin Reed

Austin Reed Jan 2021

Denial

This was so foolish,
I thought I’d be different,
dreamt we’d be anew,
but I can’t escape the gloom,
in your arms of this ballroom.

#tanka

Austin Reed Jan 2021

16.1.2021

Had I never left,
would we still have ended up,
in separate beds?

#haiku

Austin Reed Jan 2021

Scrambled

You’re barely focused,
pressed about uncertainty,
you’ve forgotten me.

#haiku

Austin Reed Dec 2020

Game Night

The sudden outbursts,
Your unearthing demeanor,
irregular tone.
Steve, you’re scaring the whole room.
Relax, it’s just a board game...

#tanka

Austin Reed Dec 2020

Reality

Appreciation,
rarely is it ever shown,
just your short comings.

#haiku

Austin Reed Dec 2020

People

I try reaching out,
though, I’m waved off or dismissed,
it’s embarrassing

Sometimes you just need a friend

#haiku

Austin Reed Dec 2020

Homeroom

I gaze upon her,
fantasizing what I’d say,
given she said hey.

#haiku #desire