in my head, I swing with the birds of
paradise
Kaila Pouncy

Old Soul | Allex Briggs | Illustration/Drawing
When outsiders attempt to get through to me,
I don’t even try to have time, I am so lost in knowledge
Listening is a quandary that I wish not to conscientiously acknowledge,
This I do know about myself
The value of my attention is resting in a bed that my earth built for me
Surrounded by colorful plants and grasses that dance for me,
Tossing their bodies resiliently
Birds of paradise that beside sit scintillating bodies of water
They, too, sing to me silently
the wind blows its flute playing a song to accompany the acts
Air so warm, skies so blue
The sunset caresses me with its teasing, fiery touch
Only allowing brief glances and so long to enjoy its presence
Before it makes me wait another day to witness the scene again
A place where I am alone with who I am,
Soul in the clouds, body and mind to escort
I meander aimlessly, but happily content
As it is only I who understands and i am captivated by my own company
I perceive it as effortless, but find it sometimes desolate
The noise of those who don’t comprehend startles this peace,
To be at capacity with wonder means to be responsible with myself
The force I am, it makes no sense to pretend
And I make no effort to
Nor will I ever