hearing damage

it’s not just me my problem
all of us are running subroutines
planning our next joke or response
tuned into our own soundtracks
podcasts of inner thoughts and worries
*i’m terrible with names*
my defense for simply not listening

what is more important than this moment
can you live ahead in time
saturated with memories regrets
distracted by our own muses
and losing the thread of this present

stopping the rush and roar is not easy
removing the mental airpods
from the tail-chasing dialogues and strategies
for what’s next

*what’s now*

5-20-24

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