Everything Is Happening Now is an online collection of short fiction and poetry by Peter Byrne. I'd love to hear your feedback (good or bad) on what I've written; feel free to post a comment, or contact me directly. All material intended for mature readers.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Morning is Impossible

It's dark out, and bright,
all contrasts and metaphors.

This city is a blank blue screen,
and I'm projecting.

Absolutely nothing in the world is real
right now.
Still, I lock the door
and turn off the computer for night
(to conserve electricity).

I plan novels and screenplays.
I rehearse love affairs and job interviews.
I visualize tomorrow's lunch.

Morning is impossible.
Tomorrow is impossible.
But it happens anyway,
like in a movie.

I'll try to act surprised.


Copyright Peter Byrne 2010

With thanks to Beverly Vienneau
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2 comments:

  1. KatApril 25, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Absolutely beautiful.

    I rehearse love affairs and job interviews. -- Love the juxtaposition of the transcendance of love and the banality of job interviews, both something we plan out in our heads like we're practicing.

    This city is a blank blue screen, / and I'm projecting. This. Beautiful. Yes.

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  2. PeterMay 2, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Thanks for the kind words, Kat! Glad you liked it.

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