Blackness Barred Poetry | Erin M. Magoffie I had it all together, Or, so I sorely thought. Life’s mistakes bound with a tether— That’s the case, I foolishly bought. Just as I cinched the bow Perched atop the ugliest gift, My darkness slunk to an unfamiliar low And I felt my aura abruptly shift. I had it all together! All entities perfectly in place, My breath puffed light as a feather! A blush and dimples crept to my face. My mind-graveling demons had been bound, There was space for me to think and be! No more CLAMOROUS! CACOPHONY! of sound, Just the soothing hymn of me, mee, meee I had it all together! Until reality bounced my check. I had been naive to believe my brain’s blether. A splashing inkblot grew from just a speck. Soon the swirling stain of gloom spread, Quickly chasing away the white with tarry night. Once more dark disgraces encircle my head And freedom and happiness seem out of sight. If only I had it all together. 79
Sequel 2017-2018
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