Postcard from Mañana

Dear Me

Had no map but arrived unscathed, albeit a little breathless.
Journey here twisted and turned,
like a saga punctuated with ellipses rather than periods.

Been looking for a landmark moment. Maybe tomorrow? Maybe unnecessary?

Made a select few soul mates en route: carried each other at times. Some have travelled on, and I may meet them again.
Saw someone in a river. It was fast-flowing upstream but calm and shallow in places.

Took some photos. Lost some. Don't recognise some. Will cherish some forever.

Not missing you. But if you want to, come join me.

Me xxxxx


(c) Andrew Halsall Smith, 2018

Turn Of The Cards

Leave the cards alone,
my friend.
They won't give you the answer
to your question.

Put that book down,
my friend.
It doesn't know you
like you know yourself.

Kick back.
Listen to the waves on the shore.
Listen to your heart.


(c) Andrew Halsall Smith, 2018