April 17, 2023

Calling

my kayak, my bike, my car, they call me

“Life is out there!” they cry

“This day is just waiting to be seized!” they cry

pleading that i will seize this day

hoping that i will live this life

and i

alone in my cold, dark basement

i will not hear a word they say

i cannot seize, am seized

i cannot live, am grey