oxygenate these striving inclinations

for something above mediocrity.

when the body starts to hurt,

dispel the safe zone

just to see what is possible.

lost in this godforsaken battle for enduring,

searching for long distances that were right next to us,

forgetting what power lies in grace descending.

l.w.

Find alcoves in this dingy discomfort,

Leap-frogging each stagnant responsibility,

Learning the news of my old self dying.

Coffin condolences and express sincerity,

The tower tarot card finally comes to fruition.

Black-garbed and backing down,

In full submission to the universe’s vapid demands,

Prodded to just get through the day,

Hopefully soon,

I will finally be the full articulation of myself.