Issue II: ESH Leighton

Below is an excerpt from a poem by ESH Leighton in Issue II: hermes (the kaleidoscope)


Antilullaby by ESH Leighton

How do I go to sleep

 

When I did not put the world back together again,

did not tuck in the snowy owls or

say goodnight to the weeping volcanos 

 

When I am just an amalgam of a human

bits of flotsam and jetsam, flora and fauna 

bound in a skin sack destined for dirt

 

How do I rest

when there is so much work yet to be done

 


Issue II will be released on Tuesday, 15th June

2 responses to “Issue II: ESH Leighton”

  1. This is absolutely beautiful and incredible. Bearing the weight of the world on your shoulders, it seems like. We can only do what we can. But, I resonate with this a lot especially in wanting to do something impactful enough to make a difference. Beautifully said, ESH.

    I’m really excited for the issue’s release! I can’t wait. 😁

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  2. Love this !! So many hours I’ve spent carrying the world on my shoulders. Beautifully said!!!

    Liked by 1 person

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