Enigma

By: Charles Giuliano - Nov 27, 2019

 

Enigma

Nothing out of the ordinary
Perfectly normal
Yeah, I know
Nothing is ever perfect
Or normal for that matter
Other than the norm itself
Whatever that might be
For better or worse
Not like before
Months and months
Toil and turmoil
Project after project
Interludes of travel
From here to there
Then back again and again
When would it ever end
Today began with
Toasted English muffin
Nooks and crannies
Slathered with butter
Perhaps too much
Then cherry jam
Hardly auspicious
No pressing deadline
Last project completed yesterday
Took down the show
With Bill and Alvin
Neatly rolled and put away
All behind me now
What’s next they say
Always plans but not answers
Checked e mail but
Nothing special
Delete, delete, complete
I read the news today
Not oh boy
The English army won no war
More of the same
Fingers pointing
Who to blame
Dear me what a shame
Feeling all numb
Nothing seems to matter
So what to do
Between then and now
How to fill the void
This lame attempt
Time and tide
Wafting over apathy
Perhaps his stillness
Deep breathing
The sky is gray
Just a cloudy day
As winter begins to sleep