spirit

on a red birthday
while the world closes its doors
we invite you in.

the sniveling cold
clouds out hopeful optimist
losing my mind games.

thick is energy.
quick the beating of my heart.
the panic attacks.

aloneness matters.
finding yourself uncovered.
naked and pretty.

negative thoughts speak
like stench from rotting vermin.
keep fear to yourself.

boy becomes a man
to carry the father’s torch.
a marathon stars.