Author: Autumn

I Heard an iPhone Buzz – When I Died –

I heard an iPhone buzz – when I died –

The Stillness in the Room
Was like the Stillness in the Cloud –
Between the Heaves of Upload –
 –
The Eyes around – had always been dry –
And Breaths were gathering firm
For that last Onset – when a snapchat
Be witnessed – in the Room –
 –
I willed my passwords – Signed out
What portion of me be
Digital – and then it was
There interposed an iPhone –
 –
With Blue – uncertain – stumbling Buzz –
Between the light – and me –
And then the iOS failed – and then
I could not see to see –

Shadow

Always, from the corner of my eye,

I spot your lingering shadow

just waiting for the moment

that I will let you into my soul.

You wait knowing that soon

my strength will falter

and it will be all too easy

to settle in like home.

The constant reminder

is more than most could handle,

but is a scar that I will wear,

and with pride I will bear.

© Autumn Siders 2017

Your Song

She claims she wrote a song for me

as if I am supposed to care.

What a racket that she makes

as she follows me everywhere.

While every cat appreciates

to be treated like a queen,

this treatment lacks for sure

and really is quite obscene.

Get thee back to the drawing board

and find a better way;

if you need a hint or two,

I like fish and warm spots to lay.

© Autumn and Emilita Siders 2017

Life Cycle

Take your time

it’s not a race

so be yourself

set your own pace.

Hurry up

decide your fate

choose wisely

and don’t be late.

Slow down

enjoy your life

pay no mind

to pain and strife.

Quickly now

settle down

others have

why the frown?

Take it easy

don’t try too hard

life is a gift

even if it’s scarred.

© Autumn Siders 2017

#tbt

as clear as day,

my eyes do see

the pain you do

inflict upon me

as dark as night,

your eyes do hold

the evil ways

i watch unfold

as hot as hellfire,

my skin does burn

knowing the demon

is what i yearn

cold as ice,

you sure may be

but even still

you’re meant for me

© Autumn Siders 2010