Pressing down

The mind is caught in a ruthless trap

trying desperately to release itself.

The constancy of the human condition

fighting off the demons

that would choose to rest

inside the solace of our dreams.

We escape our lives

mechanical trysts

episodic echoing

laughter chills the sky

with moonlit streams,

remind us why

the vulnerable tale

be our guide.

Sometimes life clearly

steps aside

that our mind

seek serenity

in each storm

will carry our eye

witness the naked

mystique inside our

sallowed fortune.

Oh to know a different name

would this hold in fear lessen