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
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2 responses to “Issue II: ESH Leighton”
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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Love this !! So many hours I’ve spent carrying the world on my shoulders. Beautifully said!!!
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