dependent on the net
the grief when it fails
immediate disconnect
checking the network
every two seconds
calling the provider
on hold for an hour
in the meantime
the voice recording
are you calling about
a fault with your nbn
we made it quick and easy
login to your account
and register your fault
…online!
criminal act
terror of people
occupy the mind
happening
at bondi beach
peace redefined
celebration of light
turned into darkness
the night has passed
for many the last
red color in the air
shattered parts
broken hearts
new daylight
chance to heal
every battleground
bring into awareness
the outer reflects the inner
we feel our own wound
chasing revenge
moral power
over lost life
our psyche
shadows
rife
in search of assistance
with a rigid mirror
showing signs of
wear and tear
aging proceeds
without permission
bringing the gift of
squeaky knees
the fog on the glass
reflecting the youth
images showing
distant beauty
shattering bang!
the mirror in pieces
each one of them
the hologram of life
re-lived
hands on fire
head in the cloud
i have a desire
to say it aloud
to speak out
the truth to share
but then i freak out
and would not dare
words don’t come
my voice is weak
rule of thumb
i hardly speak
what is the matter
why do i choke
internal chatter
cracking a joke
the joke is on me
who cares more
invisible army
raging a war
sweaty palms
to face my fears
deceptive calms
under my tears
gather some strength
take a breath deep
stop writing at length
acting like a sheep …
go get some sleep
talk is cheap
