inside
there is love and war
how long until the good soldiers fall
how long until all my teeth fall out
summon great winds and ocean
a tsunami to wash away
the ceaseless, senseless battles
humility and silence remain
i remember to pray
that the best words aren’t mine
inside
there is starfall and bloodfire
dreams gripping hope
like mothers protecting children
hurry up with the living
hurry up with the dying
there’s no safety in the unknowing
~A.M. Troester, Inside (Soul Soot Poetry)
