by Claudia Wysocky
When no one answers me, I find my secrets in the dark,
In the shape of an outline that is always with me;
I listen to its tikki tikki tikkiing and see—
a moving image; a kiss of fire,
Its hands are cold, its voice is tempered steel,
Its laughter a riddle—it seems to me—
like glass—
If you have any regrets, remember them
—they are nothing to us—
But light a candle and wish to lie down alone.
Make it so that I smell fresh bread or sweet roses,
If you must cry, then let it happen like this, alone.
You've been afraid, that's clear to me.
Don't hide the world away, you have to show it—
And I have been afraid, that's clear to me.
So let's not be frightened.
Don't hide the world away, you have to show it—
And I have been afraid, that's clear to me.
So keep on swimming.
Keep on drifting…
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Claudia Wysocky, a Polish writer and poet based in New York, is known for her diverse literary creations, including fiction and poetry. Her poems, such as "Stargazing Love" and "Heaven and Hell," reflect her ability to capture the beauty of life through rich descriptions. Besides poetry, she authored "All Up in Smoke," published by Anxiety Press. With over five years of writing experience, Claudia's work has been featured in local newspapers, magazines, and even literary journals like WordCityLit and Lothlorien Poetry Journal. Her writing is powered by her belief in art's potential to inspire positive change. Claudia also shares her personal journey and love for writing on her own blog, and she expresses her literary talent as an immigrant raised in post-communism Poland.