Monday, November 29, 2021

bravery depends
on the lies that surround it
on the hows it grows
and whys that ground it

the ceiling creaks
from foot falls above
and the walls warp
in the absence of love 

moonlight breaks mirrors
as our hope defends us
as our solitude wanes
and their deceit bends us

dying for flags
to wave them more proudly
changing our heads
to bang them more loudly

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love notes
a ritual to start the work week