Under hovering showers of joy
This assistance presence is felt
Adorn time forgot names brushed gingerly
Compelled to feel awkwardly, somberly

Everyone always has something else going on
Flares and smoke signals ought to be available upon request

Photo booths and airplane bathrooms are unlikely candidates
Standing ovations
Some movie theaters with stadium seating cause strain in necks
Haunted footing on inclines of mirrored houses for freak shows

Underneath there is no camouflage
On the inside there is still hemorrhaging
From far away this sturdy paper plate may look soiled
Probably all the exterior labels need re-laminating
But catch me on a good day and you’ll find all smiles.

–Jude Lally,
The View from Down Here
Accents Publishing

Jude Lally writes and recites poetry as an outlet for his creative needs and as a means of enlightening, inspiring, engaging and entertaining listeners. Fortunately, Jude’s main source of inspiration in his writing is easily accessible; unfortunately, so many places in the world are not: in 1998 Jude was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative neuromuscular disease called Friedrich’s Ataxia. Jude received a BA in Business Administration in May of 2006. Jude is a member of the poetry group Poezia, occasionally attends The Poet’s Supper and the Artcroft writer’s group outside of Carlisle, KY, and is a regular presenter at the Holler Poets series events.