pandemics and zombies and dictators…oh my
 
 
yeah…I’m gonna pass…
the next apocalypse, that is
it’s exhausting 
get the vaccine, or not
wear the mask, or don’t 
whatever you do, don’t get bit, 
zombie cooties are lethal 
let us not forget, “you know who”
with his itchy, little fingers
has the nuclear codes now
and he’s not afraid 
to try them…oops
clean up on aisle 47…

instead, join me in the bliss
of the present moment 
I’ll bake us cookies
we can sip tea and watch 
the sun rise…and set
dream of nothing
not even tomorrow, because
tomorrow’s not promised
to any of us…apocalypses
come and go, but the question,
the question always is, 
did you live in full, 
the life you’ve been given…
don’t answer that
just do it,
leave the zombie slaying, 
and apocalypse surviving
to those who believe 
it will make a difference
because the truth is…
no one gets out of here alive

~kat

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NaGloPoWriMo 26 April 2025 prompt:

Think fast
What would you save from apocalypse? What’s in your Noah’s arc or “just” in your car fleeing from some emergency? You have 10 minutes to gather your “valuables.” Write a poem about your most precious belongings. / Recommended reading: “Writing Poems in the Middle of a Catastrophe” by Özge Lena

I didn’t forget today’s glimmer. There is no pretty photo to share for this glimmer. I started the day like I usually do. Walked Gabby (my pup), fed all the critters under our roof and tossed a few peanuts outside for the crows, and then, I gifted myself with a morning nap. I slept deeply until noon. I had chores to do, and I got to those, but those few extra hours were lovely. A gift to myself. And a reminder to myself and you, dear reader…self-care, no matter how that translates to you, is not an indulgence, but it is essential to keeping you, you.

much love, peace, and glimmers to you. Take care of you! We need your light in the world!

~kat