Song / Poem

I’m Simple

Suzanne Mondoux · 6 December 2020

At last touched by the simple pleasures of life I’m simple in every way The source of my joy My cheeks steaming red with glee My mind rest peacefully I’m simple for my sanity I’m simple for my soul No conversation needed The damnation of my soul was such a possibility No defence and no where to go I’m simple for the suitors of my life walk by They kept their eyes on my silence Meanwhile, I surrendered to the simplest ways The fragrant of my shadow lingers The treachery of others reach for me I’m simple in my defence There’s no tomorrow that can make a difference now Very soon all this will be over I’m simple in my simplicity With my hands cut off I reach high With my eyes closed I see far With dry mouth I speak I’m simple on this journey hunched over with grief I’m simple for all that I’ve seen I’m simple for what’s never been