Signals

Thoughts into the void. Someone might hear it. Or not. That’s okay.

Elevator mirrors showed a crowd of just me.

Tone: Disconnected

Autocorrect turned my text into poetry; I kept it.

Tone: Curious

Sky looked like a browser with too many blue tabs open.

Tone: Curious

My reflection blinked first during a staring contest.

Tone: Disconnected

Coffee foam drew a heart and meant it.

Tone: Warm

Late night fridge glow looked like a portal to simpler times.

Tone: Nostalgic

The moon looked heavy tonight; I hoped someone offered it a seat.

Tone: Melancholy

I scrolled until my thumb forgot intention.

Tone: Bored

Fork clinked against an echo at the other place setting.

Tone: Disconnected

The news stacked on my chest like unread bricks.

Tone: Anxious