Love of the 'Ordinary'

Life was a whirling mess of city lights

And pay-check shackles.

I began to forget myself.

When the cracks had finally worked their way

To my core

I realised I was wholly broken.

And it freed me.

I left my little space

Walked out.

Walked out and neared myself to the ground.

I smelled warmth and grass

Played in it with my fingers.

I felt home.

I saw the sky

I was arrested by its comfort.

The air moved like a kiss

I began to cry.

I admired the small birds above me

And apologized

Like an adulterous love begging forgiveness.

I’m sorry I neglected  you.

This whole and perfect beauty.

I lay there until evening fell

And I grovelled to the stars.

Please take me back.

I’m so ashamed.

I let the noise of concrete lies

Drown out the sound of your everyday love song

For me.