Ghosts and Demons

1.

perhaps we honor our dead
by carrying their memories
and letting them speak to us
during restless nights

2.

the darkest demons
point to the top of the mountain
"Climb!" they tell me, "To glory!"
while piling stones upon me.

3.

I wait
my time
on stage
I wait
practicing
my lines

4.

define me
label me
tell me who I am
and what is best for me
as if you knew me