Lying In Bed

I was a boy in bed once, bundled in thought.

The purples and maples of late autumn leaves

would dance at the back of my neck as I’d breathe,

and I’d grasp at the breezes that couldn’t be caught.

 

I’d play back the shadows of the coming of age,

and flip through a novel in a drowsy mind’s eye

to the bare branched white tones of the very last page,

and not steady the passing as much as I’d try.

 

In an onslaught rebirth of powder and rain

I’d burrow in bed and try yet again, but

 

a saber of ice at my window would drip

and liquids collected in pools at the sill, so

I began to observe the breadth of this trip and

how waters will melt independent of will.

 

I’d sweat in a fit and dream a new book

where six months had passed and I’d be quite the same,

looking in bed as far as I looked,

in a blanket that wrapped all the places I came.

 

And six months would pass, and six, and six more

and I’d plug in in my bed to that fantasy lore.

 

Now, on titanium paper, far-off and serene

 I let rustling air play over my ear, and

imagine the boy who’s lying in bed

and inventing the man who’s

standing right here.

Reviews

[Magan Tadlock]

Its really good I love the flow u can really get into character when reading it!

[Mily]

I really love this.
I feel such a connection with it.
It is simply breathtaking.
Great work.

[Thaddius]

thank you so so much. I was almost shitting my pants waiting for someone to say something nice about it! I wrote it this afternoon, and it's based on this real portal that's always hung around in my mind. Glad you can connect with that

[Ezra Kaossed]

Can I say amazing? Your flow is genius, I really love the imagery. You really have a very special talent on making the reader feel like they are being transported. Great job and amazing poem! Keep it up I want more!!! :D

[Thaddius]

I'm honored, man. I'm glad you felt transported because this poem is all about transportation

[Catlen]

Great piece! I like the flow and rhyme and you have captured some lovely imagery. Thanks for sharing!

[Thaddius]

thanks very much