Us and Them, For Her

By Vincent Van Zandvoort | Poetry / Prose | 29 Jul 2021

Us & Them

The spider,
crawling in the web.
The unmovable rock
protecting the flock.
A symbol of good,
provider of food.

And us,
planets,
in favor of the most high.
We see the heavens,
calculate odds,
and we feel better.
It is written in stars:
we will end up together.

For Her

The creepy, hollow, empty stare.
There are these signs, like everywhere.
Was I born?
Did I die alone?
Do I move things when there's no one home?
There's a queen with whom I cannot be.
Unholy shades that comfort me.
Silent present,
silent past,
silent future,
empty cast.

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Vincent Van Zandvoort

As an author and a musician, I craft short stories, songs, poetry, and prose across various genres. My work delves into themes of disappointment, confusion, betrayal, corruption, grief, sacrifice, friendship, loyalty, and the boundless nature of love.

Poetry / Prose

As an author and a musician, I craft short stories, songs, poetry, and prose across various genres, including science fiction, fantasy, supernatural, thriller, horror, and drama. My work delves into themes of disappointment, confusion, betrayal, corruption, grief, sacrifice, friendship, loyalty, and the boundless nature of love. Here, you’ll find something that resonates with everyone.

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