Objects, and the Distance Between Them
Dreams, thoughts, and experiences expressed through poetry and prose
Originally published April 16, 2018, this collection of pieces was in response to a "Real Neat Blog" nomination courtesy of one of my dearest fellow poets of all times, "A Thought for Change". I really miss these days, and I miss you, my friend. "All Shades of Blue" - Recorded 3/17/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Collection from ‘Real Neat Blog Nomination'”
"Portal (6)" - Recorded 3/17/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them We've been holding the gates, the rift,Watching through the lifting mist,For spirits unknown lone to rise,Scorch the Earth, sever ties;Lo! What a surprise for our eyes,To see, waiting, on the other side,Our own forms, reaching through,Amber hue and Azure Blue,Crimson scars … Continue reading Portal (6)
Originally published April 9, 2018, this is a celebration of a title and the joy the human who it was bestowed to brought and continues to brings to my life. "Your Name Alone" - Recorded 3/1/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Your Name Alone”
Originally published April 5, 2018, this is a song of longing. I am longer able to sing it as it was intended, but I have spoken it aloud as best I am able. "Azure Blue" - Recorded 2/22/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Azure Blue”
"8s Wild" - Recorded 1/28/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them Draw 2Win / loseWild mindLost nowTo findAs glovesIn chairTablesideFelt greenCards downFelt glowTake bowFollow flowBet 2On blueSince birthBled throughShed skinFed backNo worthNot redNot blackNo turnGet backNo songSlow burnSlot trackAll wrongGet gone2 whereBelongNo PaulNo JohnNo WallFresh startNo shortNo longPurple, BlueBruised heartDepartBlue nowPale horseRed … Continue reading 8s Wild
"On Love, Longing, Loss, and Love Once More" - Recorded 1/25/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them Love Still doWhenYou(re) not youA part not apartPatient withA cool blueOf and forWe not meYou within allAll within You Love As the sky and the sun which Love with their wide and flaming hearts the … Continue reading On Love, Longing, Loss, and Love Once More
"Nothing but Time and Space" - Recorded 1/23/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them Emerald eyes onVideo screen,Almost as if you'reHere with me,Yet…Distance,VastBetween. Distant, yetHearts beatAs one,Beneath same moon,Beneath same sun,Yet…118,and131. Blue and Purple,Torn apart,In type / in time,Bleeding heart,Yet…Healing,andNew start. Mutual desire,Forever Blue,Red & White for meGold cross for youAnd…A bond,withPassion … Continue reading Nothing but Time and Space
For you; yes, you. For us. For what comes next. "Flowers in the Snow" - Recorded 1/10/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them Broke crust; boot to Earth.In winter's step, new to grow.Descend to(o), sanctum deep.Observe: bones,Picked clean, long ago.Mid-day, sun gleam.Bright light, dark though. Bow now.Lit, torch.Cast toWhite glow. New ground.New … Continue reading Flowers in the Snow
"Oh, Window Pane!" - Recorded 1/7/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them Oh, Window Pane!My God, my only hope!I would break you from your tether that I might make all my own the trees and the birds which you have captured just for me!In jars and vials, shadow boxes felted and gold … Continue reading Oh, Window Pane!
"But Somehow I Can Still Breathe" - Recorded 12/28/2020 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them I amBeneath the azure seaAnd I amSinking down slowlyDrawn belowCovered with snake-like weeds But somehowI can stillBreathe I amAmongst the dirt and wormsAnd I amRotting from insideDead weightRiddled with disease and germs But somehowI can stillBreathe I … Continue reading But Somehow I Can Still Breathe
