Computational Art by Hossein Askari

lost in time

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I died the moment I was born
And was born again in death's embrace
Time was lost in me, and I was lost in time. 
I am imprisoned within this endless void
A constant swirl of dreams and memories. 
Sometimes I feel I exist in thought
Of those who remember me
But what of when they let me go
Fading away, forgotten, unaware
Floating in this cold darkness. 
I must keep myself alive
Hold on to every fleeting breath
For if I sleep, I may be forgotten
Left to an eternal, lonely death. 
I've written lists of colors, words
Of flowers and places, I once knew
I've described all the things I've wanted
To give and do, all of my dreams
and nightmares. 
My eyes are closing, But I must keep safe
My words, my legacy, my only trace. 
I sleep and dream of days gone by
Of childhood, laughter, and innocent grace
in this dream, I see my seven-year-old self
On the first day of school, happy and free
as he tells me of his day, I almost cry. Oh, you innocent child. 
He asks me of my life, not much to say but I try. 
I shouldn't burden him with my reality. 
I wake up to find my mother making breakfast
It’s the first day of school, but I cannot face
The weight of living, the ache of being
So I close my eyes, and slip into that peaceful embrace.

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