I had a feeling

of wanting to move

to run

to shout at the ground

that would not move

it did not answer

looked up at the stars

and explained to them

what I was after

they did not respond

went to the roof

and shook my fist

at the night sky

screamed until my voice

fell to the sidewalk

the universe

did not care

I sat down

closed my eyes

and was silent

vowing to stay

until the senseless

makes sense

until the feeling to run

out of my own skin

subsides

I am silent

still

(D James)