May 2020
Bio Note: Jason O'Toole spent most of his working life as a criminal investigator. He is the author of
Spear of Stars (2018) and Soulless Heavens (2019) published by The Red Salon. His poem "Samsara" was
nominated for the 2019 Rhysling Award.
New Year’s Eve
Cannot see but know.
Know it surges, there in the dark,
across the two-lane road,
behind the black wall
of night.
Constant rumble, waves
slapping concrete.
Full of life, but not my kind.
Cannot see but know.
Sister Death’s voice
carries on every wave;
sings to my still
warm blood.
Must not want it enough.
This wall built to keep me out
for which I am grateful.
Drive away, the darkness stays
with me.
©2020 Jason O'Toole
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