What lies beyond
The broad blue heavens
That seemingly, soar without end?

What will be said
In the bountiful dusk
As the gathering shadows
Conceal, all the songs of slander?

I yearn
For more of the same
In spite of unease
Every transient dream
Of mayhem

I silently yearn
For the loops and the bends I know
In spite of my voice
That burns, with rage

If you truly enjoyed this poem, you can find more like it in my book. It is available for purchase on Amazon and the Createspace.

The Slums of Nightfall is a collection of poetry that covers a wide range of topics. Most of the poems revolve around the subject of mental health, specifically the author’s ongoing struggle with anxiety and depression. The book is not about a literal slum. It is about a state of mind a person can reach, when they lie awake at night, contemplating the world around them. It is about the wee hours of the morning, when your home has fallen silent and you are left to be wide awake with your memories. Each poem is a part of larger story; a story about wrestling with your fears and insecurities, and the slow and gradually journey toward loving and accepting yourself.