listening to songs
drifting on particles
experiencing emotions
as art
to be created
lyrics speaking
of real moments
moving
to be human (sometimes isn't easy)
suddenly it’s raining
or the sun is pouring
up
present in existence
feelings spilling
souls releasing words
in letters
in prose
dare to compose
something sublime
a heartbeat
captured for all time
inspiring truths
your own words
spilling to the page
spilling'
from the cage
released & flying
not to downfall
down
where did they come from &
where will they go?
spilling'
up
letting go
releasing in words

Force field up
for protection
fragile insides hide
beneath the surface
to find strength in
a spirit underlying

sacred places empty
of all confessions
doors locked still
counting blessings

rockets fall
try to destroy us
worlds collide
no one immune

darkness only
rises to
await a greater
strength
from above

Used to be quiet
head low for
survival
some storms
rolled in
learned to
be a fighter

curious humans
nations working together—
toilet paper wars



© 2020 by Mark Toney. All rights reserved.

Simple interests
Complex values
Evaluating
Desired profits
Loss of interests
Principal principles lost

Hope to be
Pleasantly surprised
When you take
One more pull
At the end of your rope