One Reason to Go Back

It hasn't been easy to stay with the baby.
She walks much more quickly than I can now.
It's also not easy to cling to this world. It turns
Ever faster. I'm feeling flung off, steadily drifting
Away from its residents: monsters and dupes,
Who have turned on each other, gathering arms,
Stepping on toes. I haven't a reason to wish
To return, except for the baby. I want to go
Get her to save her from danger by leading her
Somewhere that's safe.



Poetry by Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2018-03-27 at 17:49

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