And she complained
loudly to herself
that this wasn’t
what I wanted
This marriage of
inconvenience
since his diagnosis
and reduced income
deflecting focus
from her inherited
sense of insecurity
One passed down
from one who
got around too –
as noted by relatives
looking inwards
at her admitted acts
to keep me sane –
forever locked in place
in an echo chamber
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Mike Bell's expanding collection of poems is his ongoing response to actual moments – conjured memories – and a fearful future.
His ambition is to publish 10,000 poems, and then take a nap.
His writing continues to be reproduced in various formats and journals – he also throws himself out there in occasional readings – open mics and poetry sessions – when his body is willing.
Mike Bell is found working for money as a freelance set designer.
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