Carl Setzer

Connection

A relationship’s
     Strength
Lies in the
     Space
Between
     Words

Fearful of ancient rage
Rattling dusty cadavers
Forgotten dreams
Hidden within
Away from the glare
Of expectation

As I lay dozing
Resisting this wakefulness
Longing for more rest

The faded calling
Winter’s voice now is silent
Longing for coolness

The air caresses
Gently through my hair, my skin;
A life, wild, free

Sky, absent the sun
The stars are comforting me
Familiar friends

Forcing upon skin
The beauty of cloud-free skies
Sometimes there is fire

Where can we go now?
Once the dreams are accomplished
Yet there’s much more life

“Almost” escaping
Leaving my lips far too fast
Birthing new regrets

An empty focus
Driving towards reflexive goals
Neglecting one’s soul