Heavy Weather Takes

The day dons it's best disguise:
grey and middle-aged, 
with wrinkled  forehead skies.
Underneath, god sneers 
and spits over the side
of his pearly gates.

Meanwhile, I do what it takes:

Remain calm.
In raincoat robe,
swim along 
with the gloomy guise.

This scene will play itself out
on the planetary reel. 

And besides, humankind has at least
a couple thousand more tries
to learn what darkness looks like 
from the flame's eyes.

©2023 | K. Hartless
Artwork: Shutterstock

11 responses to “Heavy Weather Takes”

J M Negi

Lovely Lines, thanks.

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you for reading it and also for this kind comment.
  
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Michele Lee

Many things I enjoy about your writing, including your global perspective.

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Michele. I am grateful for your kind words.
  
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  1. Michele Lee
    
    You are most welcome!
    
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Bob

Fantastic!

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Bob.
  
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Cindy Georgakas

wonderful lines K! ❣️

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Cindy. The first one I wrote was actually the last. I had it on my phone from a late night drive. 💜
  
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Experience Film

I Love Yeah Yeah Yeahs new album. I feel like its their best since It’s Blitz.

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1. K. Hartless
  
  So true. It is great. I think I will try to catch them in concert if they play around D.C. anytime soon.
  
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