insomnia
A smirking temptress entered
the quiet of sleep's embrace
to manifest growing desire.
This lithe imp's caresses
brought disruption to dreams,
while her sinuous form
availed of sleep's freedom
to have her will and withdraw.
This fleeting turbulence of fancy
shook soul and lust awake.
Now vibrant new insomnia
haunts my bed's steady ease.
Will I rest placidly again,
when stirred yearnings linger?
This virtual vamp threatens
another jolt, another morning,
newly alive, newly alone.
manic
ideas cannon. billiard balls on yellow baize .
cracking off consequence all energy imparted
reordering opening new ends and opportunities -
a game of angle and motion over hidden slate.
creativity displayed in those dizzying plays
when lethargy is a memory long departed
urges to shop, no fear, future or immunities
as exclamations leap forth too early and late,
hunting achievement and extravagant praise
risks are chanced and taken without care,
the folly hurts, the cycle back where it started
as cold grey stone shows through the tear.
We are running out of retro
coming up short on the past
mullet, spike, wedge and 'fro
are going by so fast
twist, hiphop, disco, jiving
hoop, bubble, mini, thong
a retro future's arriving
and it can't be long
so much for outdated fears
acid wash, stretch, slim, flare
if we run out of fashion ideas
will anyone care?
