December 31, 2023.
it has been a while, hi everyone!


when can we rest?

I will wear the moon and sun around my ankles
like ball and chain shackles
Bare their weight with every step towards you
to show you we are in this together

I don’t intend to ever be freed
from your checkered past
The cuts are too deep, the smell of death too strong
but I long for a future with you

I will keep watch during every shadow filled night
from the rooftops - telescope in sweaty hand
to make sure you can rest easy
but I hope one day to sleep peacefully beside you



Poetry by aidan haskel The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2023-12-31 at 20:17

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