Trapped in an Air Pocket

Trapped in an Air Pocket

Trapped in an air pocket, coherence afloat in toxicity. Tolerate. Expand, don’t burst. Fragile but fertile. Seeds of doubt grow fears like towering redwood. Fly or float. Hover between ascents to oxygen debt and drops to pressurized depths. Evade jagged edges,...
Asunder

Asunder

I hate that quilt Despite its comfort. Sown with secrets, truths, imperfections filaments of acceptance Once a cape I soared in its splendor. Laughter, companionship, A proud patchwork of inimitable patterning Once a blanket I wrapped myself in its warmth. Soft,...