J.E. O'Leary
urgency
this is where they bring the beautiful trains
down by the streets that end
in little lakes
it is already hot at 6am
the one thick cloud blocking
the sun will soon be gone
urgency is muffled
like a smoke alarm
covered with a pillow
a laugh under a mask
a star versus a packet of
water in the sky
at night it idles.
it hovers above the house. it does.
i think the only thing that changes
is my tired perception of it
i do try to grab it in my own way
the pharmacy gates come down
the last mail truck pulls in to the lot
J.E. O'Leary is a poet, musician, and visual artist from NYC. For over 20 years, he has been bringing his words and music to NYC’s stages, festivals, subway platforms, and gallery walls. His latest poetry collection, What a Future, was released in December, 2020. His writing and music can be found at www.sunshineandwind.com.