AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

My Shadow smiles at my Character and challenges my Norms to an arm
Wrestling match at every given opportunity.
Echoing Whispers creep out of the darkest corners in my heart and
Mind to spark Paranoia’s attention.
The sun shines on who I am while the moon is still visible;
the night
In my woods will surely be completely black.
Fear runs naked, howling in tongues, and Calm holds me with
Reassurance.
"You are in the moment", Life says with an AS A MATTER OF FACT tone.
Panic stands nearby waiting for an opportunity to embrace me with its
quivering hands and convince me to run with it.
Faith strokes my head and Trust holds my hand while they stand in
Careful watch of Imagination, whom drinks with Passion.
Those two can
Get easily carried away with Logic, who is convincing enough
alone.
Still...In the night I sit and let my senses relax in meditation.
Frozen stiff in my mind and slivering into my body, I breathe to avoid
drowning in Isolated Thought.
Unknown is everywhere and what is will be in day or night.
The flames of both Rage and Love emit from my center to illuminate
sections of my Shadow, for Surprise is beyond the light and all will
see me; while some are led to the light, others observe its glow.
Eyes closed in a filled world of infinite possibilities and
Miraculous Norms, anything will and can occur, but what is inside of
me?
Aware of my center, I see all who near my flames, but can only
Imagine those who may or may not be watching in the darkness.
Patience overwhelms me after Pain visits my fire for warmth.
Reflection works with Assumption when I allow them to mingle,
but I
Choose to release Judgment and go with Time to Understanding.
For my heart, mind, courage and home is at the end of my journey with aspects of me.

By: Atiim Bomani Chenzira