the world breathes
in, and out
what is sought lies beyond
beyond futile struggles
beyond existence
where being is understanding
there’s no need to fear
there’s no need at all
Author: anthony gatta
doing my best
vulnerable
my eyes danced along the ice
watching the cracks spread with nervous excitement
it’s been frozen a long time, but I’m not afraid of the depths
the faint whistle of a mockingjay prompted me forward
further from the bank and closer to your center
one more step should do it
submerge me, lest I never understand what lies beneath
a monostich and two philosophical statements
thankful to this journal for publishing some one-line poems I did 🙂
Regardless of myself, I will exist.
…
Forgiven is the thief who took more than material.
…
There is no escape without transformation.
Bio:
Anthony Gatta, a 20 year old English student studying at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
Website: www.poetryforthebirds.com
Twitter: @GattaAnthony
Photo by Marija Zaric on Unsplash
deep water
more collaging, designed by ryleigh walker
inside
another collage, also designed and pieced together by ryleigh walker.
distance
collage poem, pieced together and designed by ryleigh walker
next please
sacrificial smiles for an ambivalent audience
just be careful not to crack
it’s a pleasure, you say
wiping your hands after shaking theirs
try your best for bronze
you had prepared a speech
but your eyes said it all
a life on repeat isn’t for you
