And once again
the sun sets
behind the mountains
making me wonder
what all of
the hubbub was
about the eclipse
being witnessed today
I see the
same every evening
as my mountains
pass in front
of the sun
WhenHowMaybeWhy
The decision to leave
was easy it was
over whatever it was
that it eventually became
it didn’t simply tarnish
or take on patina
expected as it aged
or even the bitterness
frequently associated with reduction
no it became more
no less it became
so much less that
leaving it behind was
simple whatever it was
that it eventually became
oh we had dreams
most we had gotten
we had great times
and our bad times
maybe that was it
the it it became
just two men living
separate lives together and
absent of any dreams
Hellscape2024
This is unsettling
the recent trends
of both lacking
curiosity in others
and the prevalence
of wanting to
be passively entertained
this lacks progress
and a purpose
as if society
has come to
a screeching halt
as though the
oil of mutual
interest of empathy
of concern and
compassion that allowed
the gears to
turn dried up
leaving soulless husks
to wander about
this now hellscape
that life in
2024 has become
HappyPlace
My mind
during deep
thought is
my happiest
of happy
places and
the best
part is
that I
never have
to go
very far
to ever
get there
EachOther
As I watch
the sun stretch
and yawn across
mountains and city
so do you
stretch across me
and in bed
I feel warmth
like they do
with you though
I feel weight
and the kiss
that only morning
lovers can bring
to each other
HARLAN DIDRICKSON 