Day 12: Untitled
The darkened sky
The restless stillness
Mirrors my own
The pillows of white
and grey
and the faintest shade of blue
litter the sky
and my mind
so much to do
so I sit and watch
the lifeless sky float by
and imagine I could do the same
Day 11: “Loading”
My eyes glaze over
the dreaded monotony
The clacks translate to an illuminated screen
20 lifeless faces stare back at me
through me
past me
we sit still
for an hour and 15 minutes
we make claims
too big for our brains
we smile and say thanks
we try not to dwell on
the fact that
we have to do it all again tomorrow
Connected disconnection: the modern classroom
Day 10: “Morning in the City”
Wake up and hear the birdies sing
Hear the Machinery clank and bang
Hear the sirens roar
Look out at blue skies
Concrete walkways
Giant slabs of brick
Smell the crisp air
the exhaust from motorized demons
the fumes from sidewalk smokers
Good morning D.C.
Good morning to me.
Day 9: “Good Night”
Lavender and peppermint
bring good sleep
I pray
Not another restless night
deep rest
dreamless
comfortable
peaceful
please
Day 8: “Existentialism”
Years feel like centuries
Who I was
A distant ancestor
Who I will be
A tiny speck
On the continuum of me’s there will be
I am
A microcosm
of the past, present, and dreamed future
I say goodbye to me tonight
And greet me in the morning
Ready to transform.
I am really enjoying this series and the sense of discipline in posting it is giving me. Overall, I feel like my writing is improving, and I am having fun. What more can you ask for, right?
Day 7: “Looking”
Looking back
Smiling at the past
Looking out
nostalgia sweetening my ears
Looking around
thankful
Looking in
Awe shattering my destructive thoughts
Looking
and truly seeing
Day 6: Untitled
Brightness of spring
Craving newness
new colors
new clothes
new passion
The air smells sweet
Nature craves attention
I crave newness
Day 5: “Meditation”
Introspection
Motivated Listening
Mindless buzz
Endless thoughts
Everybody QUIET!
Close the eyes
Relax the body
Follow the breath
Focus
Listen
Relax
Open the eyes
Rejoin the day
Day 4: “Rainy Day in College”
Trickling rain
My brain listens
I am cleansed
A new day
A new motivation
A new resolve
Artistic expression
Devoted attention
Intrigued interest
Exercise the body
Exercise the mind
Cleanse the spirit
Day 3: Untitled
Acceptance
Accountability
Asking questions
Acceptance
Understanding
Letting it go
Accountability
Acknowledging
Calling out
Asking questions
Digging deeper
Continuing
Acceptance
Accountability
Asking questions
Untethered
Free
Alive
Faking It Made 