Tuesday, July 23, 2019

only gray


i've tried but failed
to explain it
in black and white

very likely
there will be hell to pay
next year

our hands and hearts are open
but the words on the banner
bleed obsolete or confusion

carry it forward
nonetheless
maybe the river will alter course

stow away all previous explanations
including the words
     new epoch

this is not an exercise
in pessimism
or any ism

but simplicity
is not a strong card
right now

find your neighbors
keep your backpack ready
help carry the water

--- e b bortz

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