as i gazed at desert sunset,
i saw madness staring back at me
from the distant horizon.
naked fear set in. fear that i would
lose awareness of my self,
that i would forget who i am.
then, breathing a sigh of relief,
i relaxed in acknowledgment
that it does not matter.
© 2025 Bruno Talerico
Stafford challenge day 35/365.
Desert Dweller 