Remember that the world keeps spinning in circles 

That you are slowly responsible for the sisters who can’t speak 

Remember

That in silence you sleep

You sit

And settle with someone sliding past you

Remember that the world keeps spinning and circles 

And you are really responsible for you

Live in the present and likely 

Lead a life that’s lonely 

Looking for and leading with tasks 

That limit you lowly in the present 

Remember that the world keeps spinning and circles 

And you fear for the future 

Fear in the future 

Focus fondly on the far 

Forgetting the present 

While you’re supposed to stay present 

And the world keeps spinning 

And you’re running in circles 

Until you run out of breath

 

Mattie Grace Levy

I'm a black woman, a classically trained oboist, a self-taught composer, and an introspective poet trying to comprehend my thoughts.

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