I never thought I’d shelter in a place like this
Feeling safely encircled by its overawing beauty
Whilst trampling on its soothing perpetuity
For the first time I fear the upcoming epilogue
And the sense of bewilderment that will come along
Even though I’ve been well acquainted with it all

Cautious when it comes to matters of the heart
Anticipating pain to avoid dejection
Evaluating the risks of letting go of the grip
And downsizing it to highly rare exceptions

However real my sentiments are
My wall is strong and the mind rid

I have lived in fear for a while
Afraid to speak my truth and dare
Afraid to fight a little for myself
Or for the ones I fell
But I have finally grasped ephemerality
And the importance of ceasing the day
Uncaring about superficial consequences
And experiencing deeds worth to tell

I have fun with my clumsiness
One that gives lumps in the throat
It is, I dare say, a great feature
If carried out smartly enough

Garderobe

My feet have never chased an unfazed soul
My impassiveness is slightly worse
Once a mortal neglects my cherished care
I ice up like the coolest glacier on Earth
And flush amity leftovers down the garderobe*

*garderobe: a term used to indicate a castle toilet

Melancholic eyes, soaked in poetry
Dreaming of adventurous overturns
In a world that forgot how to beam

There was a time I felt ashamed of my romantic nature
I kept the beauty to myself, behind an apathetic veil
So typically adolescent
Though how can anyone remain uncaring
In front of unpredictably rough waters
Yet so charmingly splendid

No one warned me that aging implies the spirit’s convolution
I have always fancied order and the ability to identify my traits
Not for a label crave or shortage in individuality
Rather a longing for anatomizing and studying myself

I love being encircled by miscellaneous souls
The ones who spur me to be more spontaneous
I’ve always been more inclined to reticence
And nourishment of my precious moments alone
But now I know that the key is within finding a balance
To be equally pleasant to others while respecting the freedom of your soul

living in verses

English

Garderobe