AWAKE

Silence mocking her, hides
while raising the volume
of her lover's even paced, deafening breaths
until nothing else exists
in the darkness.
His paralized body in slumber lays
beside her envy and desolation.

Tired of noticing countless discomforts,
her body settles into her mind
to confront and explore inner monsters
competing for importance and time.

Living room curtains need replacing,

God, are you really all-prevailing?

What's the big deal to sailing?

Wonder what my friend is painting.

So many wars and crime we're facing.

Why does Rita think she's amazing?

Maybe tomorrow I'll do some stargazing.


Mysteriously, like soothing warm milk, solutions
abound. World's problems solved... (except
that maybe shutters may be best).
Silent darkness filters in.
Momentary peace dwells
in nothing
for ten minutes before
that unwelcome, sinister, timely ring.

(Submitted to One Shot Poetry where poets and artists meet. Visit the site for some great reading.)