b h a g . n e t   visual and conceptual exchange   b h a g . n e t

  
bhag cover page         bhag literary art         S. E. Chambers literary art

Here I ache, my mind is full
Baggage claim, packages unopened
Weighs a ton
Look up, no sun
Shoulders pressed, neck strained, hands cut
face wrinkled, mouth dry, legs collapse and break
Finally I fall, can't carry the weight no more
Carrying my past, present, and
dreams for tomorrow
I am only one
But why are others' burdens piled high on my shoulders
My back is strong
My mind is full
I ache, I explode, I spill
I rise, I walk, I am free
until someone reminds me of my baggage.

© 2001 S. E. Chambers