Figures motionless Silently absorbed by the digital world Trapped in a trance Blue light keeping their attention A polite farewell breaks the emptiness The only proof of verbal abilities Released from the zombie state, momentarily Forced by an ancient code to respond A code that has faded into history
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A brief history of my adulthood thus far with some life lessons mixed in for good measure
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Central Illinois has been a revelation for me. The not-so-simple “weather math” one has to calculate could be enough to just stay indoors until Spring. When I moved into my first apartment in Florida, it was two days before Christmas, however, it was less than chilly. Moving to one of the coldest parts of the Midwest in the winter has been quite the adventure. I have had more than one day, even with gloves on, where it took my hands a while to regain warmth. The light snow on my first evening here was like a gentle hello from my new…
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Changing pressure all around me Even sheltered from the force It comes In spurts Growing The sound fills my ears The howl permeates the thick walls I cannot escape Slamming against the face of the building Whipping through the spaces My indoor environment shutters and shakes Creaking wood Strength is tested Resolve exposed Sudden silence is nerve-wracking I wait for the next event Stiff with fear
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Unassuming machines are these Escalators climb the building, slow and steady Creating a rhythm Elevators spring into action with an inviting tone An automated mail cart rolls by with ease I can rely on these mechanical colleagues They are consistent I’m not so sure about the organic ones…yet The stress lingering outside cannot get past the strong walls The windows reveal a blue sky and green grass The colors are muted, like a painting They don’t make an effort to be flashy They don’t need the attention I leave the safety of this place and return to reality No longer…
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A dense fog engulfs me Frozen in place by the chilly air Blocking my view of the landscape Motionless Guarding the earth from the sun Blocking warmth Lingering past midday Stubborn Structures hidden until the last moment Mighty buildings held hostage Creatures approach cautiously Intimidating Silently in control