I am using this post to feature an original poem of mine, circa 2003. I have included an audio recording of my own recitation of the piece; I invite you to listen to it as you read. This is my quiet artist shining through -- a poet, warrior, woman -- timid but strong.
~~~ caffeine ~~~
caffeine is failing me
waiting to fall now --
already fallen
hope is what I do in that drugged-up state
between
birth and death
but, choosing no longer to hold my breath
I resort to old measures --
drug-induced joy
to give not experience
but shadow reminders
of what I could be -- what I once was:
the faintly mirrored me
Nods to MG Tarquini for trading inspiration with me!
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This is beautiful, Tommi. Truly.
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