Music playing
a jaunty, jangling tune,
echoing through the cavernous
space in my head,
as heavy feet walk past,
eyes downcast,
never glancing ahead,
not looking at the beauty
that sits just a stones
throw out of view.
Too focused on phones
to notice that
the smeared glass hides
a window on the world
to look longingly through.
A river of wonder
that ripples all around you.
Here on this lonely bench,
I witness life
in all its many shades,
all the colours of a rainbow
before my eyes.
The smiles and laughter shared,
the hearts swept off feet,
when declarations of love are aired.
The hugs when two souls meet.
A blend so perfectly unique.
And as the next track on my playlist starts.
I watch the sun say goodnight,
to sleep below the horizon duvet.
She waves a farewell and departs,
and the moon comes out to guide the way.
In ancient times, the stars would shine
and lead us towards destiny.
Now we're too busy looking down,
to notice the cosmic theatrics at play.
The air sours,
with the scent
of burnt getaways.
Cans of avoidance
are cracked open,
spilt over worn pavements.
Sacrifice to the
gods of escape.
When escape is
within and without.
Wherever we stand.
Escape is in the lonely cloud,
blown on the breath of nature.
Escape is in the single drop of rain,
and the next, and the next.
It's in the light that causes
shadows to dance.
Escape is wherever
you let your mind roam.
Escape is this green/blue home.
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