Energy by Jordan Taylor Dubin
That one day
Passing you by
Racing down the highway
Yet your feet move in a crawl
Any ounce of energy has escaped
What I fight to do
Gasping for air
Grabbing at what’s left
The gaping hole of misery
Everything feels so big
And I feel so small
Don’t tell me
That I can replenish
My energy
Like water in a dry mouth
Just take a sip
Stop treating me
Like my energy
Is all in my breath
Inhale
Exhale
You should fine by now
Fuck off
If you only knew
How much energy was required
To just handle you
Jordan Taylor Dubin is an actor, theatrical mover, writer, teacher, and huge musical theatre nerd. She was born and raised in Southern California and is now living out her 13-year dream of living in New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance & Theatre Performance and Psychology from Mills College. During the day she works as a theatre teacher and staff associate at a college, and at night she’s an editing manager and freelance copy editor. Jordan is thrilled to have the opportunity to be published in Rock the Pigeon. Instagram: @arts_n_smarts Twitter: @_arts_n_smarts_
