A Dip At Night
Random Thoughts #33
Quiet falls over the still lake
Flames lick the edge of the shore
My eyes catch the melding of light and dark
My grip firms on a half-empty bottle
Amber drops spill on the sediment
Two more bottles lie by the fire
One casts a viridian glow on the site
One starts to melt, casting toxic fumes in the stale air
Will the capsules melt, as well?
Who knows? Who cares?
The servant cannot serve two masters
The old one gave unnatural peace
The older one releases real pain
My feet feel the warmth on approach
My cheeks reflect the glow on fresh tears
The bottle tumbles from my hand
Natural fuel erupts like a solar flare
The lake draws attention
Fire and ice tug on both arms
Ice pulls harder, fire's grip weakens
Falling
Stillness broken
Quiet
Quiet
Emergence like a new birth
Eyes drawn to the flames reflected
A peaceful sigh
A new beginning
About the Creator
Adam Wallace
I put up pieces here when I can, mainly about games and movies. I do also write poetry & short stories. I'm also writing movies, writing a children's book & hosting the gaming channel "Cool Media" on YouTube! Enjoy & find me on Bluesky!
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