Funhouse

Why do they tell us
his mirror reflection
will guide us true?

Only in a funhouse
should such myths
be allowed to exist.

Summer Camp

Growing up I sang
the same tune every summer.
Somewhere between the frantic energy
of "are we there yet"
and the lazy refrain only found
in a child's backseat snores,
you could hear me humming.

~ stroke, stroke, stroke, breathe ~

Every summer I learned it was
okay to wade water and
exhausting to fight currents and
more rewarding in life to dive right in.
They were invaluable life lessons,
teaching me how to avoid drowning
(if possible).

~ stroke, stroke, stroke, breathe ~

To develop our confidence, we called upon
chickens - for nurture and protection and comfort
eagles - to soar across ripples, through and around
swim lanes, ignoring hard boundaries.
rockets - for frequent reminders of the way
we could burn or inspire in equal turns.

~ stroke, stroke, stroke, breathe ~

Since those summers,
I've wandered this earth, flown
through sun kissed skies, ran
through concrete jungles, survived
the cycles of my heart nearly shattering.

~ stroke, stroke, stroke, breathe ~

Who knew that song was more than
a swimming technique and a gold star?
That while exploring murky waters,
it would save me from the depths.
That when I plummet I know there will be
an inevitable gasp of air when I resurface?

To Serve:

Let go of the things that no longer serve you.
Let go of the people who no longer serve you.
Let go of the memories that no longer serve you.

Let go.

Not all help or work must be done for others.
Some effort must be placed into your home.
They'll tell you otherwise but at times
the greatest service can be self-love.

To Hide:

when their words become
traps, obstacles, toxic, and
your soul seeks shelter.

The Takeover

Cool, I'll just be over here trying to mop up my heart which is now a puddle on this dingy coffee shop floor.

THANKS.

APPRECIATE IT.

~ dial tone ~

Sorry, this is Brain.
Given Heart is out of commission, I'm taking over.
And using only the best logic,
the best is a grand overstatement,
I've been waiting for a moment to lead operations for a while now.

First and foremost, Heart is going to remain on leave for a while until the rest of the bits are sure it's actually learning from breaking repeatedly.