Imposter

The brilliance faded

A gem growing dull,

Found faux in setting

An imposter amongst the rest,

Thought true

Before changing hue-

Heart palpitation in discovery-

Threats of halting-

A place holder

Awaiting replacement

As numbness grows,

The gray disease spreading

Limbs turning to mush

Fingers no longer clutching

But pushing and prying,

Ready to remove

Preferring an empty hole

To stop the spread

Of a cancer meant to infect-

A being aiming to freeze

The growth of prosperity

Intent on holding back,

Holding down with strength of

Doubt and dismay-

Confusion rendering

Finding beauty in the disorder,

Losing vision of self

As days pass

To move forward in robotic rhythm

Or cut the cord

And find anew.

Katrina Thornley is a nature poet. novelist, and freelance journalist that resides in Rhode Island. She has two poetry collections currently published, a novel, as well as a short story anthology. Her poetry collections "Arcadians: Lullaby in Nature" and "Arcadians: Wooden Mystics" were inspired by a local park and life in her small rural town. You can find them on Amazon now!

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