mixed messages
in this rush
in this cascade of hours
of service
locked onto weary
it appears
the bombs dropped
yesterday
were a mistake
& for clarity
the rockets sent
tomorrow
may also be in error.
our place
we came together
for drinks
chat
& a catch up
realign our pasts
with the joy of youth
before it slowed
lost momentum
& a glass fell
broke
mixed laughter
with tears
& we realised
we’d expected too much.
Minimalism drives Geoffrey Aitken away from the scene of mental unwellness for the eyes and ears of those without voices. Widely published - locally (AUS), and internationally (the UK, US, CAN, CN & FR). Most recently, 'Cacti Fur' (US), ‘Oxygen’ (AUS) & 'Flashes of Brilliance' (US). Older. He chases suburban congeniality.