Oblivion

The oblivion craved.
isn’t satisfied with keys in the door
or gas on

all night
over night.

The oblivion craves/d
silence and a yearning for
the silence beyond.

a silence
that anchors still.
Still.

a silence that will not roam or tune or call or echo
with the same ring
not for anyone.

silence
promised (this)

oblivion.

–forest vicky kapo (May 2020)