Subway Sonnet

All standing in isolation with determination

avoiding anothers gaze as if in a daze

to abide with the jive of the rules

unspoken as not to crack open the divide

that permeates the air

like a bear

claws out

waiting to ensnare his next victim

to separate it from the world it lives in

introducing it to a new dimension

opening its eyes from the disguise

to form a connection to attach

and create a flicker of affection between two strangers

diminishing the dangers that once stood in the midst of pretentiousness

replacing it with a sense of attentive joyfulness

of re-kindeling a spark between two souls

that may have met in the dark

at a moment in history

transforming a bit of their mystery into familiarity

that seeks a bond through forging a memory fond

by blazing past the facade of individual glory and touching the core

embracing the person

reaching in to ignite their flame thats ablaze

instead of focusing on the face that reflects a heart unsure of the expectations

guarded thoughts stewing and remain brewing until a brave soul breaks past the barrier

because of a crave to forgoe the games that we play
dancing around one another afraid to step on some toes

and play it straight, unlocking the gate that holds back the droves from mingling

and becoming awake acknowledging the link that connects us

to the fate of the people that sorround us

beckoning our minds to resound with thoughts of peace

and astound those around with the simple gesture of smile that can last for miles

no beguile just the real deal, sincere, a move that in a blink of an eye does not disappear

but lingers in the clear open air, exposed, on their lips to express their thoughtfulness

a moment is all it takes to recognize the importance of the lives that stands before us

in isolation and then in valediction as we pierce their soul with a dose of love and

then continue amongst the throngs carrying a piece of what is above

eternal soul, eternal bond,

isolation is a relic of the past that will take more than a blast

to remove from the ancient rubble

of lost eyes, alone, refusing to appeal to their human guise and remaining in aggravation

now a community, alone but together

sharing the pleasure of a clear reality, no more insanity,

of feigning independence

but returning the gaze with a nod of the head

a clear validation of what has been said

You exist.