Eight-Hour Speech

"Eight-Hour Speech" is a poem by Matthew S. Breslau. It was first published on February 2nd, 2020.

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Another calls– The voice is heard; Excitement surging through every possible vein, Hesitation surging through every possible brain. Look there at the shining darkness Perched upon the terminus Of the voice; See there how the pearls shine from within, See there how the serpent writhes with glee, shielded. Notice the deep, soulful windows Demonstrating fine art Behind panes of resplendent glass, Nod your head at the supposition That they may someday Catch you staring through For more than a Single moment. Gaze upon the rips and tears Reminiscent of your own And hear the stories You are so patient to await– Be not afraid of patience here; It will guide you alright. Do be afraid, Though, Of the remembrance of the present And the dread of the future When you can no longer hold back The inner turmoil That marks your Aching soul– Will there ever be a way To cleanly make the transfer?