RANDOM #116

“The cure for pain is in the pain.” Rumi

like a storm that brews slowly
the pain poses a looming threat
a wrecking ball sets into motion
breaking a rational mindset
hairline cracks become visible
while the contradictions set in
more excuses distort the truth
deep secrets are kept within

the diversion is now a pattern
leading to a crooked road
something is forbidden
without the hidden code
there are subtle signs
but doubts obscure them all
the waiting game isn’t over yet
until fate makes the final call

RMP
8/26/19
Winnipeg MB Canada

DRAW THE LINE

“Relations are beautiful as long as we know where to draw the line.” Rakhi Jayashankar

draw the line and see
what lies beyond a choice
is it better to keep silent
or let them hear your voice
the distance builds deep anxiety
not knowing what happens out there
you are filled with good intentions
but you can’t traverse a secret lair

caught in the midst of chaos
you struggle to stand your ground
believing that on the right time
what goes around must come around
that warning signs will converge
to a designated time and place
so you can finally draw the line
and get rid of unwanted space

RMP
8/22/19
Winnipeg MB Canada