reassure

hold my hand
as you hold
my heart
as we hold each other
pillars of stability
no
drug lord
or
personal trainer
could motivate
one to
carry this weight
tonnage hit me
deep
so deep that it
left me
searching for
street corners
a foreigner
in my backyard
looking for a familiar face
among self-portraits
the first step
to safety
can sometimes be the
furthest
from solid ground
but one touch
support
that isnt automated
is always
appreciated
no one wants to be on hold
but to be held
is help

rice and peas

a plate of rice and peas
is well met
with laughter and thanks
amidst the daily grind
and fear of the unknown
rice and peas shown
in front of you
is a welcome repreive
from it all
if only a moment
we sit
we smile
reflect
on sunsets
and contexts
this food
is a catalyst
for negotiation
on how to address
the next plate
and a
chance to disconnect
from
billing dates
interest rates
deadlines
and phonelines
rice and peas
a complete meal
a meal complete
push the seat back
reminisce on that fact
or fiction
from '97
subconsciously
schedule it again
a delicious
daily diversion

2009

a new day...