A Stilted Life Poem by Bryan Taplits

Rejoice! The times of new Life begins, these happy and joyful climes!
No more dark oblivions-or pale and empty times.
My wish has been granted, by whom I have no clue
But I thank God above-for all His love
And for my new un-tethered future too.
….
And now that I am a success
With reams of praise, without cat-calls,
I'll revel in all of these new certain times
With rest, repose and pause.
My future looks so bright and of peace,
For now I am King of all
The only pain in my life is this stab in my head-
….
"Oh, well. I guess, …I'm heading for another long pause."