Another Invitation

To a dear poet.

To inscribe passion, make of it a history, burning with love and regret, holding posture ever toward the mortal crowd at the gates, immersed in time’s noise, still listening, long after Eden, for the miracle, knowing any journey can be a stand-in for all journeys, ever, the constant flight to another life: the dying, recalling; the oblivion, searching.

But what is this moving at the bottom of loss? It won’t be sold another scandal when it’s time to gather signs. I will lose myself and go again.

One day, when the barbed-wire walls are down, I hope you will come and see me in this bird-painted room. We will sit here together, watching the light move with the cat.

Author: Stacey C. Johnson

I keep watch and listen, mostly in dark places.

4 thoughts on “Another Invitation”

  1. Richard Reeve – The Catskills – Richard Reeve is a consultant, entrepreneur, advocate, writer, digital artist, gardener, cook, and producer of all things involving Krater Café.
    Richard Reeve says:

    What a beautiful dream, to sit together,… but up above you said so much, my mind in a bit of a crunch, that’s how your words move me. Always too much! Always so surprising. I’ve learned to be glad to be left in tears.

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  2. Richard Reeve – The Catskills – Richard Reeve is a consultant, entrepreneur, advocate, writer, digital artist, gardener, cook, and producer of all things involving Krater Café.
    Richard Reeve says:

    Stacey, I love you. I can’t help myself. Your words, they floor me.

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  3. Alz Gusta Presents – Alex Gust was born in Spokane, Washington in 1974, the only child of Auri Gust and Bill Spencer. He was raised by his mother, Auri, from the time he was one years old. He has written several screenplays, Blaze, The Unworthy Ones, The Case of the Misophonia Revenge, and The Break Fast Track with his wife, Angela Gust. They went on to make these into short films on YouTube under their production company, Alz Gusta Presents. His areas of focus are suspense, dark comedies, poetry, and women’s empowerment. While growing up, he witnessed the struggles of his mother in a misogynistic work culture and how she has overcome these obstacles. Because of this, he focuses on stories that deal with womens burdens and he aims to shine light on their triumphs in the face of such adversities. Additionally, growing up with dyslexia made learning to read difficult. However, he sees this as a gift that provided him with a different way to see the world. This is reflected in his writings. He lives with his wife in a small town near Olympia, Washington. Alex continues to craft screenplays, as well as poetry. He also spends time creating oil paintings, acting at local community theaters, and making short films with his seven grandchildren.
    Alz Gusta Presents says:

    You break the glass ceiling of my thoughts.

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