Originally published March 2, 2018, this piece is near and dear to my heart, in so many ways, and I am very glad to revisit it today. "Holding Out Hope" - Recorded 1/16/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Holding Out Hope”
Category: Free-Verse Poetry
When We Had Only Our Skin and the Sky
For Maher. I cherish our talks. "When We Had Only Our Skin and the Sky" - Recorded 1/16/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them There was a voice, and we listened,When we had only our skin and the sky. There was a flame, and we warmed ourselves by it,When we had only … Continue reading When We Had Only Our Skin and the Sky
Poetry Reading – “Dreaming, All at Once”
I have beenDreamingFor most of my lifeOf my lifeWere the circumstancesDifferent When I wakeI find myselfStrugglingTo place my consciousnessIn the right timelineAnd context LatelyI don't dreamAbout the presentOr the futureOr the pastI don't knowWhereWhenWhyI find myselfWhen my eyes close If God knows everyPersonPathAnd reasonThen it would seemThat all existsAll at onceIn a mindGreater than ours … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Dreaming, All at Once”
Flicker
"Flicker" - Recorded 1/15/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them We cannot survive on sugar alone.Neither should we try to live without. Moderation, you see, is a concept greatly misunderstood and undervalued. The addict is not an addict for the pleasurable experiences they crave, but rather the lack of control afforded them … Continue reading Flicker
You are a Light in This World
For Silvia, and for Ariele, in Brazil.For you, whoever and wherever you are. "You are a Light in This World" - Recorded 1/14/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them You are a light in this world,Shining…For all those who can see. And though you have flickered in the wind,From time to time,You … Continue reading You are a Light in This World
Poetry Reading – “Time Has Teeth”
Originally published February 26, 2018. "Time Has Teeth" - Recorded 1/13/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its entirety at https://objectsanddistance.com/2018/02/26/time-has-teeth/ There are no preyNo predatorsOnly TimeWhich consumes allIn the end.
To Sit in the Sunlight
"To Sit in the Sunlight" - Recorded 1/13/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them To sit in the sunlight, knowing it will warm the surface of our skin but could never be made into a sweater or robe. To watch the clouds pass, recognizing their soft and gentle nature, appreciating their flowing … Continue reading To Sit in the Sunlight
Poetry Reading – “New Light”
Originally published February 25, 2018, this piece gives a bit of insight into how I was processing my recent divorce and subsequent search for self and others amongst the "ruins" of my former life. It is a good reminder that there is always a new light, and we must continue in search of it even … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “New Light”
I’m Sorry. I Forgive You. I Love You, Always.
For you. "I'm Sorry. I Forgive You. I Love You, Always." - Recorded 1/12/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them I'm sorry. I forgive you. I love you, always. đź’™
Poetry Reading – “A Spectre”
The juxtaposition with today's daily piece is in no way intentional, at least not on my part... Life is strange. "A Spectre" - Recorded 1/11/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its entirety at https://objectsanddistance.com/2018/02/24/a-spectre/ Last nightAs a lay helplessI … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “A Spectre”