freefall
constant decisions
veering off in infinite directions
(you can see this in the pinecone
tall buildings,
seeds of terrace.)
wind will come,
bad news like the weather
and Sorrow
teared and torn.
your vision narrowing -
eyes squinting, choose
the wall
would reach her,
what would calm you each
down.
assume the positive position.
there be so much to drag you.
Guaranteed Ease will find again
her fragile sister,
take her home at the awning
of the needle wooded floor.
Guaranteed Ease will thank you.
So many choices
though force held fast to Sorrow,
opted you for good.
Sara Barnett
Sara Barnett's fiction and poetry can be found in several magazines internationally and across the United States. Currently appearing in Rabid Oak Magazine and October Hill Magazine, her work is next appearing in Indelible Lit. For more creative exploits, (including full list of publications) feel free to explore IMDb.COM and sarabarnett.net.