the clouds are thick
angrily tossed
over everything
and it seems the sun
ain’t gonna rise today
the chimes sound
apathetically in
monotonous tones
as the coffee sits
steaming and forgotten
a new day begins as
the pressure shifted
from cheek to ear
sending shivers of ache
along the petulant day

fell asleep with your
name sitting happily
draped over my
tongue and mind
a benediction against
the demons set loose
in the hell of my head
i whisper my love
into the emptiness
waiting for a sign
as the sky stays gray
threatening storms
that never cleanse
as the sun decides it
ain’t gonna rise today