Reverse Phoenix

today I awoke
soul aflame
and senses sparked.

inspired
by the voluptuous
embrace of the Muse.

I arose,
Alive.

now
as I enter
the pit of profanity,
and practicality,
and
Need,

All is Kaputt.

until I
awaken again,
truly awaken,
to the real
that lies
inside of
me

Shadows

creep
into your
warm safe
corners.
hints of torment
find room to nest.

what was so clear
is now shrouded
with fear-
of what may come,
or is it,
of what could be?
or perhaps,
of what
was always there.

it doesn’t matter.

Choose.
Now.
Wisely,
Poorly,
Just Choose.

it matters not.

Just play the game.

you cannot lose
if you play free.
you cannot lose
if you play with a smile
inside.
you cannot lose
-Period and Full Stop.

so come,
Come and play
with me.