in the basement

[i_read_dead_ppl]

Permanent

I settle into this room
The way old bones loosen
     and lose their grip
     turning to softness and disarray.

I spread my things like lichen, like barnacle -
a tossed towel, bits of books.
I carry things in and out;
the sheets never keep their shape.

Someday
This room will be mine
In  a way my brain, accustomed
                              to

Comments

[bardcat]

wonderful creative writing. my problem is, i don't know how to intent line when i write in LJ.

Re: This is lovely

[i_read_dead_ppl]

Oh, thank you :)