Poetry

A change of lightbulbs.

A different set of eyes.

Glasses that are clearer.

Opening the heart to listen

for not all that is seen

is what should be perceived as truth.

Warm blankets

Hot cup of coffee

or tea

or hot chocolate

or anything warm to wrap your hands around.

Going outside

into the snow

and the

Brrrrr

cold seems unreasonable.

Inside is nicer.

Fuzzy socks are on the feet while under the blankets.

Here is my paradise for today.

Sipping my steaming hot drink.

Is this one a scam?

Who is the caller?

Are they really wanting the data?

Or is my paranoia too strong?

Am I a target of hostile intentions?

A victim of circumstances beyond my control.

The paranoia runs deep.

I suffer enough with the isolation

my mind plays tricks where none should be!

Refusals.

Demands.

Orders.

Denials.

Screaming.

Frustration.

Actions

needed

no energy

to follow through.

Choose your battles.

Somedays they choose you.

Where to lay the blame.

Go south.

There in the waters lies the dangers.

People stay hidden

and crime rises with deranged rangers.

Militia men who used to protect

now seek to hurt.

Those who are vulnerable

are headed to the cemetery sooner.

Clear sparkling waters

as you go further south.

Into lands so green

and fires that ravage

because of a petulant decision.

The tip of the pole so cold

few can last there.

But where else do we go

unless we head around the world.

To continue south means

eventually we end up back at ourselves.

Always have the last laugh.

Never see the problems.

Live a merry life.

Lonely and not understanding why.

Sometimes they do not realize

the joke is on them.

Avoiding the computer.

Meaning to do the chores.

Brain easily sees the body working.

The body refuses.

Logic can not help with illogical urges.

Such as eating all the brownies.

Guilt finally spurs the body to move.

While it fills the mind

A false peace settles over the scene.

The ability to block

Anything

Anytime

Anywhere

in this house

nothing is safe

from

the

cat!

Whether it is good or bad

Things need to be dealt with.

Problems from the past

should be looked at

and then seen with new eyes.

Outside forces will come into play.

Fear can be overwhelming.

As strong as it is

surviving through it all

is the strongest response of all.

You can hear its strange cries

as it stirs and wakes up.

Shuffling and moaning

as it moves from room to room.

You can only pray

before it reaches you

that you can handle it.

Beat it.

Overcome it!

Once today,

just once.

Or you are forever gone.