Kateiswar

Define then amplify the rage bleeding from microphones
Crossfire at the checkpoints upon leaving home
Calculate with precision what we should take in stride
By lying when we falter knowing art imitates life is war
No less, no more
We could live by the times that could’ve been
Follow the signs to the bitter end
Lean our restless bones against the currents
And be carried West
Beyond the shadow of all doubt we convinced ourselves we’re right
Grapple with such courage in our own fixed fights
Shed our second skin; our idle hands our idols hold
Creeping inch by inch to and from every milestone except love
The gift unfolds
In embrace of growing old