#theinfernalether

[mike-r-burns]

I figured I'd jump on the caption posting bandwagon too, which makes sense cos the shit I write sometimes spans 2 or 3 panels lol. . . . Forests and trees. The more I find myself the less I feel like I belong, confined by what others have come to expect, oppressed by their fear of deviation from the norm. The more I try to connect the more disconnected, alien I feel. Where is the 'me' shaped hole? There is a bottomless pit inside me, no matter how much I pour into it I can't see it even beginning to fill in. Am I leaking somewhere? Am I just drowning in possibility? I've lost my anchor somewhere along the way. The beast that resides in my heart has become restless again, disappointed. I'm breaking our pact and losing my way. I need to find the resolve I had when I made my escape, stoke the embers and breathe life back into the flame. Shake myself free of this moss that took advantage of my indolence. Once again I steel myself as I journey within to parley with the Shadows. . . . Medicinal Melancholy is available now; click the link in my bio to get yours! . . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #medicinalmelancholy #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #bpd #quotes #writerscommunity #australianpoets #philosophy #thinkers_and_writers #bymepoetryaus #independentartist #independentmusic #soloartist #singer #singersongwriter #spotify #inlovingmelancholy #australianmusic (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCIxAXgl-8y/?igshid=1l783ko9pm3hk

[mike-r-burns]

"Plausible Deniability" . . . How the fuck am I still losing sleep over you? You don't deserve to take up my thoughts as much as you still do, but one stray thought quickly turns into an avalanche, even after all this time. But it's not thoughts of love; it's regret, it's hurt, it's all the little things I overlooked. How you wanted everything til you didn't, because something new and exciting caught your eye. How you were in love with the narrative you were creating, because we all know the narrative is more important than the truth. How it didn't matter who you hurt, as long as you were happy, unless you needed to save face. How you did everything you could to make sure I was the reason it fell apart, making me endure the impossible while luring me along a trail of sweet nothing's. Offering your love while keeping your heart just out of reach. Then, when I finally broke, you absolved yourself on a technicality: "it's not like we're together anymore, you did this to yourself". Plausible deniability is wonderful thing, no? . . . I've released a new book! Medicinal Melancholy is available now; click the link in my bio to get yours! . . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #medicinalmelancholy #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #bpd #quotes #writerscommunity #australianpoets #philosophy #thinkers_and_writers #bymepoetryaus #independentartist #independentmusic #soloartist #singer #singersongwriter #spotify #inlovingmelancholy #australianmusic (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7PmbSjlQEF/?igshid=1jpj90revdeph

[mike-r-burns]

“An undying shadow in a world of lights” . . . I am afflicted by unrelenting desolation My head is a mess of crossed wires And short circuits I’ve burned my fair share of bridges Though not all were by my hand The blame is mine alone My soul is crying, screaming out Begging and pleading for me to end it But fear stays my hand I’ve fallen again, back into that hole It’s deeper, darker, colder than before I just can’t see a way out The light is piercing, but so far away There’s no illumination here There’s no one here

No way out No way out No way out No way out . . . I’ve released a new book! Medicinal Melancholy is available now; click here to get yours! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1727599462 . . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #medicinalmelancholy #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #bpd #quotes #writerscommunity #australianpoets #philosophy #thinkers_and_writers #bymepoetryaus #independentartist #independentmusic #soloartist #singer #singersongwriter #spotify #inlovingmelancholy #australianmusic (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3b9uboliBb/?igshid=1pye3iz4pwzin

[mike-r-burns]

"Bête Noire" . . I've never felt so utterly stuck Behind me, all I ever loved is burning In front of me, a void In this moment I am the forlorn dead Shambling forward, glazed eyes Drained of joy and light Empty, yet I am filled to the brim With agony and despair Shame and cowardice My shadow, the unseen hand Teases death at the edge of perception And casts down my courage Deliverance, a fever dream I must find my resolve, albiet withered And survive . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #quotes #writerscommunity #australianpoets #philosophy #thinkers_and_writers #bymepoetryaus #independentartist #independentmusic #soloartist #singer #singersongwriter #spotify #inlovingmelancholy (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2Mkqwg4kM/?igshid=4fwn9a4odbaw

[mike-r-burns]

“Facelift” . . Sometimes I get so sick with frustration I just wanna tear my own face off. . . Taken from my debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” which is now available through Amazon in paperback and eBook. Click the link to get yours! http://a.co/eZU3nU1 . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged#poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #quotes #writerscommunity #australianpoets #philosophy (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsp714qhyz9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ykjxpwit7ohr

[mike-r-burns]

“Dispel or Succumb” . . The only way to kill the demons in my soul is to speak aloud their truth. If I cannot speak their truth I am at their mercy and I am compelled to rekindle my torturous romance with Death. . . Taken from my debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” which is now available through Amazon in paperback and eBook. Click this link to get yours! http://a.co/eZU3nU1 . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged#poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #quotes #writerscommunity #australianpoets #philosophy (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsU7mxwh7qh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=btsxzpuuv3g3

[mike-r-burns]

“Star-crossed” . . Of the same dark cloth we are cut, both of us willing slaves and conduits of written expression. ‘Tis ironic shame that each are we hesitant to immerse ourselves in each other’s divine calling, as they are concomitant of our failings to the other. . . My debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” is now available through Amazon in paperback and eBook. Click here to get yours! http://a.co/eZU3nU1 . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged#poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #quotes #writerscommunity #australianpoets #philosophy (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYrmc7gaS1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hl7rhufwbebs

[mike-r-burns]

“Sooo, We’re Gods, That Have The God Inside Us, But We Are Also Inside God?” “Yeah.” “Whoa.” . . My debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” is now available through Amazon in paperback and eBook. Click here to get yours! http://a.co/eZU3nU1 . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged#poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose#heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #quotes#writerscommunity #australianpoets #philosophy (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpg_1QFAgOv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pjuzr3u8nyqs

[mike-r-burns]

“Dream” . . I lay cradled in the arms of love Content and blissful I succumbed to love’s Gentle caresses and warmth It was all I ever needed I almost didn’t feel it When the knife plunged Deep inside my heart Love sung me lullabies As I slowly drifted away Awash with relief That it was finally over . . Taken from my debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” which is now available through Amazon in paperback and eBook. Click this link to get yours! http://a.co/eZU3nU1 . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged#poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #quotes #writerscommunity #australianpoets #philosophy (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpzJPBuhmBT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14o9uy6whvmap

[mike-r-burns]

“So ‘Gaslighting’ is a fun term I learned today” . . “Insanity is the result of having the validity of your heart’s lament constantly being called into question” . . My debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” is now available for purchase in paperback and eBook. Click here to get yours! http://a.co/eZU3nU1 . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged#poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose#heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #quotes#writerscommunity #australianpoets (at Geelong, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoG7cyRhvRN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gw4nofzs35i3

[mike-r-burns]

Opening quote in “Poetry for the Estranged” . . “Anyone can be a poet, but not everyone can write poetry. It’s more than just putting words on paper in some predetermined way; it’s about creating an experience, invoking reflection and evoking emotion. It’s about sharing something so personal and meaningful, but being relatable at the same time. It’s about reaching into your chest, tearing out your heart and offering it to a stranger saying: "this is me, take it and do as you will.”“ . . Taken from my debut poetry book "Poetry for the Estranged”, which is now available for purchase in paperback and eBook. Click here to get yours! http://a.co/eZU3nU1 . . #theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink #writersofinstagram #quotes #writerscommunity #quotestoliveby #poems #poetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram (at Geelong, Victoria)

[mike-r-burns]

“Turn and Face the Pain”

My debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” is now available for purchase in paperback and eBook. Click here to get yours! http://www.amazon.com/author/mikerburns

#theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #selflove #selfcare (at Geelong, Victoria)

[mike-r-burns]

“Knee-jerks are kinda your thing…” . . Photo credit: thestevenjames . . My debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” is now available for purchase in paperback and eBook. Click this link to get yours! http://www.amazon.com/author/mikerburns

#theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink (at Geelong, Victoria)

[mike-r-burns]

“It’s all an illusion anyway”

My debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” is now available for purchase in paperback and eBook. Click this link to get yours! http://www.amazon.com/author/mikerburns

#theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink (at Geelong, Victoria)

[mike-r-burns]

“Frostbite”

Thought I’d try a new aesthetic. I’m kinda sick of seeing the night sky background haha.

My debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” is now available for purchase in paperback and eBook. Click this linkto get yours! http://www.amazon.com/author/mikerburns

#theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink (at Geelong, Victoria)

[mike-r-burns]

“Little pill, little pill”

My debut poetry book “Poetry for the Estranged” is now available for purchase in paperback and eBook. Click here to get yours! http://www.amazon.com/author/mikerburns

#theinfernalether #mikerburns #poetryfortheestranged #poetry #poetscommunity #poetsofig #love #prose #heartbreak #spilledink (at Geelong, Victoria)