Feathers of a Bird, Scales of a Lizard

Feathers of a Bird, Scales of a Lizard 

In mountains of black smoke
I dwell in the back of minds
I wonder alone in the streets
At night I look to take you
To make into an image of divine. 

Wine drunken by the goblet
Shepherds herd the herd 
I ponder the meaning of 
My soul
No more madness
Now is a time for gladness
As we soak ourselves in snow 

Glowing eels in the river
Watch them go by, fly by, in the air
Why? Am I a monster who attacks
The feathers of a bird, the scales of lizard
If there is no protection from me
Then who am I to be me? 

6/21/21 - Andy McRae

To Pieces

To Pieces 

Torn pieces of paper
A soul no different. 
Laughing aside calamity
Pushing aside sanity.
Dancing in the street
Bare ass naked.
Wandering those same
Streets later in shame. 
Wondering who knows
Who can see through
This facade I put on
Just for your joy. 
I am dying inside
Little by little. 
As my soul is torn
To pieces, like paper. 

6/21/21 - Andy McRae