Forlorn Puppets

We dance,
to power, to money,
to everlasting needs.
We dance,
puppets to those who
hold the string.
We dance,
cherishing the…

You

Lying down,
Eyes closed,
My mind wandered,
With thoughts scattered
As darkness called..

“Happy thoughts, Happy thoughts”
I said to myself
And a smile blossomed
As my thoughts came
To an abrupt…

Survival Addiction

drawn faces -numb minds
sight forced -dim lights
the drops stopped -pipes dry
as dreary rain
trickled down the window pane…