stream of memories
dusk transformed into dreams
with no makeup
the sun rose uncombed
aroma of fresh coffee
broke through the air
enlivening all the senses
helping the limbs move
daily miracle of life
the day brightened up
neither being asked
nor begged
letting go of darkness
the light gently shines
new opportunities
new chances
morning alleyway
silent feet shuffle
river of grey suits
lights faintly glow
distant smell of coffee
bakery opens the door
city full of ghosts
screen in hand
heading to a desk
morning routine
run on autopilot
eyes half shut
fresh coffee sip
time to regain
consciousness
awareness still
in deep sleep
shrouded in a veil
vision of a bleak future
not enough to sustain
whims of the offsprings
on a hamster wheel
going nowhere far
waiting aimlessly
for the one day
the shiny knight arrives
to slay the dragon…
to win this game
to break out
of the cage
wake up
from the daily
societal dream
crack the code
realize-be
awareness…
the knight
for the sake of peace
the battle has began
men in combat gear
deploy remote weapons
like any other day
the sun rose today
yet as it sets down
uncertainty fills the air
energy that moves
the economy at large
getting held at bay
instability likely
what if we ask
what is the benefit
of this conflict
for all humanity
as there is always
benefit in each drawback
no matter how hard
it may seem to find
trust the process of life
the weathered mill
water churning through
the wooden blades
in times when
resources were plentiful
meadows lush green
the creek sheltering
an elusive creature
the enigmatic platypus
when peace was
too common to notice
undervalued and plentiful
once it disappeared
people tend to
appreciate it again
the old mill
roof still intact
its wheel turning
standing strong through
all seasons upheaval
explosions and wars
the comforting place
where human work
with nature coexist
peacefully
Poem written with a picture prompt from Writers Unite!
Image by dshat from Pixabay
