I'm here because I'm herebecause I'm herebecause there's a rhythm to it My hands already know the beatMy feet already know the pathMy body moves before my mind I'm here because I'm herebecause I'm herebecause my body says so But I'm not sure why I walk this pathI don't recognize the road signs anymore,but my … Continue reading I’m here because
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ARC Review — More Poetic Meanderings
Title: More Poetic Meanderings Author: K. Morris Genre: Poetry Pages: 115 pages Publication date: March 28, 2023 Thank you, K. Morris, for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for a fair review! More Poetic Meanderings follows his recent themes of exploring death and mortality. It felt like this book was about someone … Continue reading ARC Review — More Poetic Meanderings
Waiting or stalling
Waiting or stallingI break through a wallJust to put it back up I am an oceanBut as calm as a streamOr as windy as a river I take a step forwardBut my other foot stays stillAnd I’m not sure why Is it myself pulling me downOr is the world dragging me backOr is the universe … Continue reading Waiting or stalling
The media
Can I buy your attention?If so, how much would it cost? You see, I’ve seen positivityglanced over But we’re all staring at the next big fireto burn down the world Controlling how you feelisn’t hardControlling your motivationsis easier How much do they pay for your attention?Or do you freely give in? When I bought your attentionI … Continue reading The media
Moving forward
Looking into the futureWith my feet set in the past Climbing a mountainWhile falling down a hill Traveling the oceansBut never moving at all If Life moves in a circle that's fit into a squareNever staying on course, never completely moving forward Why should I? Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
Screen
It's a strange fog to live life in the backgroundto invest so much but also not move a muscle to watch the world change as I sitto cheer on a revolution from behind a screen The world tumbles and tumbles,and I probably should be tumbling too,but I end up in one position,looking through a blue … Continue reading Screen
I hear you
I hear you howland I wait Cause I don't know how much I can take The forest is on firebut so is the ocean If I only I can figure out the notion I hear you screamand I wait Cause I'm still waiting for the storm to take If the hurricanemeets a tornado I just … Continue reading I hear you
Deceptive eyes (haiku)
I give my heart—yetyour love is a fantasy,and I live in chains Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
Society
Society demandsbut I don't listen to thosemanipulative words Pushed to the backgroundwho notices their staresif no mirrors are around? Society begsbut I've left themin the rearview mirror Shoved to the dirtwho notices their threatsif no one's around? Society screamsbut I've put onmy headphones, full volume Squished to their moldI decided to be my own societyto … Continue reading Society