Whispered Wanderings

Tucked in and hiding
away from the world
don’t like what it’s become
don’t know how to change it.

Tucked in and hiding
away from the world
I work my 40-hour week
then escape into poetry.

Tucked in and hiding
away from the world
I no longer recognize
no longer claim as home.

Tucked in and hiding
away from the world
I am existing somewhere
along the coastline of hope.

Tucked in and hiding
away from the world
something’s gotta give
what’s left to hold onto?

Tucked in and hiding
away from the world
I just keep on going,
it’s all that I know.

klm
3/29/25