Decay

I do not wish to write of decay
or point out the injustices across the earth
It is not my desire to leave you depressed 
and introspective 
inspecting society’s mould 
and your neighbour’s blackened soul

I do not wish to call you to revolution 
or rouse any righteous action
You do not need me to educate 
or awaken you from slumber
It’s the soothing of your mind you seek – 
you collapse into me for peace 

I will not describe the darkness you see 
the state of the world in decay
You come here to escape
and take you far away

I will not laden your thoughts 
with humanities melee 
Come – 
laugh and kiss and dance  
beneath the Milky Way

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My computer is getting old, and unfortunately, when I use the recording program the fan goes crazy. Hence, you won’t see me promoting many poetry readings until I can purchase a new laptop. I did record this one, but the sound is terrible with constant buzzing. As you’ve made it all the way down to the end of this post, I’ll allow you to listen (because I know you’re a friend indeed).

Music bed credit: David Fesliyan