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he got caught
in a downpour
on what seemed like
the sunniest of days
when he stopped
for a coffee
he didn't really need
and hadn't noticed
the sky's shifting grey
he would have been
home long before
the storm came
if he had kept walking
but the torrent
began so suddenly

one of those where
the raindrops
feel enormous
every impact
an undeserved
or unwelcome
pat on the back
with neither
umbrella or coat
he found cover in
a sheltered alley
between two buildings
and begrudgingly
chose to wait

two buoyant women
elderly but clearly
not showing their age
scampered playfully
into his refuge
their umbrellas
forgotten for now
while their mood
somehow remained
remarkably well disposed
even though
those webs of nylon
had protected only
heads and shoulders
while their lower halves
had become saturated
they seemed not to care
greeting him with a grin
they chatted and gestured
and laughed

he would have no idea
what their story was
where they were going
or coming from
but in those moments
sheltering amidst
their joie-de-vivre
his frustration was
dampened
             ironically
and with a smile
that would last
his entire walk home
he stepped out into
the ongoing deluge
Kairos 1d
Where I come from - food looks perfect but always tastes watery.
Here, cucumber and tomatoes have mineral arteries.

Nomadic crypto bros enjoy fruity conversations.
French girls showing me apps that map constellations.

It's funny how new connections still leave me in solitude.
Even when the reasons for leaving home seem to collude.

All we see and feel is ultimately our own.
Promising futures in our countries have sadly flown.

Most seem to be fleeing, rather than becoming.
I've never been religious - but this must be my second coming.

I enjoy the relief of not weighing anyone's opinion.
Living fully, no longer my ego's minion.

First nights spent silently at a jazz festival.
Instead of hiding and crying - behind my self-built wall.

I've been afraid of writing without a broken soul as the source.
I hope you find your strength - you too, could do it of course.

No need to be like me, leaving everything behind.
Maybe just for once, to yourself, simply be kind.

I wish I could share this feeling of love.
Believe me when I say: your life can in fact fit like a glove.
I've always been overly self aware (and still am now) but now the thoughts I can finally bear


Everything is temporary, that includes depression.
C F 1d
I have questions for you.
But I don't think he knows why.
          (I don't think you know-do you?)
No.
          (You don't.)
I'm not sure I do-actually.
          (No.)

Well...maybe.
No-no. I don't want to ask it anymore.
          (Let's push this down-deep down. Never saw it. )
          (Please. It can't hurt me if its deep enough.)
          (I'm not sure I can handle this-)
I have to...

Did you realise?
          (Why didn't I realise?)

Tell me something...
Why wasn't Tinder letting you log in?
How long did your selfie take to verify?
         (The effort it takes to actually VERIFY yourself, seriously??)

Last September you were wondering that...
In fact!
3 days in a row you were Googling your issues with Tinder.  

Can't remember? 2024 & 2019? Feeling queasy?
Me too.
     (Tell me you didn't.)
     (Trick me.)
     (Lie to me please, I'm begging you)
     (I'll believe you, I promise.)

But that's okay, honey!
I'll jog your memory~
If we take a look at Exhib-
         
     (No.)
Never mind.
I can't do this.
              (I'm so angry.)
I warned you that the internet tracks everything you do...and I run our internet.
What did you think would happen?
Just realized today that I
don't have to visit, relive,
and process old hurts.
Why did I do it for so long?

the pain too close to
the surface? Or was it
because I thought I 'could
make sense of the
'soul junk' roiling around in
my subconscous? That's never
going to happen, is it.

So why don't I just
take a detour, and accept
that it's going to stay 'down
there' but I don't have
to GO there.

Not sure how or why I
realized this, but love
this lighter, stronger
version of me. Did I say
Love? Wow.
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