In bald recesses of mind, imbalance
Frees demise; hopes of completion reset,
A stubborn reaction. Apathy’s trance
Of ballooning credentials palms the bet.

In the past retained by present, old dreams
Weep into soul-eyes; freedom fears release,
Exposed by anticipation. Sun’s beams
Heat a future presented, thank you – please…

In the land of contemplations, warm seas
Form sonnetized abbreviations, bridged
By solid etherealism. Fees
Of flesh consume each other, triad pledged.

Secured and safe, damming Time, completed
By long traveling of footprints seated.

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen
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