wide awake well past a reasonable hour
i am hypnotized by the moon
full of light–reflecting power
the sky freezes in time as my synapses fire
smoking too many cigarettes
seduced by desire
transfixed and transformed–mind yearning to evolve
seeking hope–seeking strength
angels rise–angels fall
my spirit is renewed–cosmic power in my brain
i survived suicide
overcoming psychic pain
we are born to create
ashes to ashes–dust to dust
we strive for liberation
solidarity grows from trust
transfixed by the light–transfixed in the dark
our rebellion flexes muscle
healing traumas in our hearts
–BYPO PHOENIX c)2017
