LOSS & HOPE @ataraxypoetry

Overwhelmed by past and impending

Tragedies and doom

Dread and gloom

Unsettle and grip

Tightly

Shallow breathing

Tense body

There’s so much suffering

There could be fewer dying

Continue organizing

And helping one another

Always

There is always hope

And love

Much love to all

I'm so very sorry

For loss

I wish I could fill all our empty spots

Connect our hearts and heal us

I wish I could save those in need

I wish I weren't

Feeling powerless

I offer mere words

May time give us scars

Memories

And lessons

But allow us to continue

So we may fill our hearts

With new joys

And life

Restless

Not sleeping well

With time

Life could be

Swell

Dwell

In feelings of hope

And tranquillity

Name: Kenton Oliver

Place of residence: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Your favourite quote: "If everything is forgotten, nothing is redressed." - In Pieces // Milan Kundera

Your one wish for the world:

May honesty and compassion triumph over deceit and malice, bringing forth new waves of peace and prosperity. May the world be cared for, diversity be celebrated, suffering be minimized and freedom be maximized for all.

Where can we find out more about you (Website link):

http://ataraxy.ca

A small bio about you:

Kenton is compelled to write poetry and hopes that his words will inspire others. His work is often philosophical or focused on psychology, emotions and mental health. Aside from poetry, Kenton loves music, board games, his dog, family and friends.