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A solitary chair by a window

The room is purple haze

A thin veil of curtain pushed aside

The view is sunrise on the water

And thoughts diving in

Wanting to swim

In the deep and narrow periwinkle mauve

The yawn of a ship dispersed in space

I have no feelings, I have no face

I look out, I look within

No answers, more questions, more high doubts

Thoughts stagnant like scum

A pond of mysteries and misery and Halloween mirrors

Too much movement and sound

I want to close my eyes

Sitting in the chair at the window

Deep breaths and vibrations of life

I shake and pause

The world comes to light

Slowly sliding into place

Joy berates me

Fear escapes me