ANXIETY
Today,
The only bulb in the house went out
And I sit pondering ways to make light
Without buying a new bulb.
I lighted candles and put old newspapers into the fireplace.
I pulled back drapes and watched red leaves spiral down.
Today,
The only bulb in the house went out
And I'm too pale thinking of looking people in the eyes at the store.
But I must go.
There isn’t other way.
I opened the door,
But never went out.
Now
There was so much light.
Now
My room became an acrylic swarm of colours,
Like a Van Gogh painting of corn fields.
Now
I realise this is enough.
I can stay in
Until I’m hungry
Desperately.

Abel Thundil

Posted on : 24 May 2021

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