The Shine Journal

But me

by

Carlos Ponce-Melendez

 In a world of rapid changes
I languish outside a coffee shop      
 
People rush in every direction 
For all kind of vital reasons 
 
Everyone is quick but me
Everything changes but me
Everywhere sprouts but me
Everybody thinks I'm dysfunctional but me.
 

Bio: Poems by CARLOS PONCE-MELENDEZ have appeared in The Dreamcatcher, The Poet, Voices Along the River, Desahogate, Small Brushes, The Texas Observer, El Angel, Celebrate! Poets Speak Out, among other publications.

Motivation: Beauty