Recurring characters that have long since Departed
Thank you Matthew Trundle for his contribution to Voices. Matthew is based in Bolton and is an aspiring screenwriter who has recently completed his A-Level studies. He is particularly interested in comedy writing, as well as poetry, and also volunteers for a local swimming club which assists people with learning disabilities. We really appreciate Matthew giving up his time to share his talents with us.
Hindsight
In dreams I live in tainted memories,
In apparitions of my former reality
But with even more tonal inconsistencies in
A skewed representation of my past self in an
Alienating non-linear format that
Pushes me into inescapable delirium where I
Exist as a bystander to absurd plots and
Recurring characters that have long since
Departed from the real-life narrative that feels
Unobtainable in this confounding dreamscape that
Reminds myself of when I often opted to
Pursue grand acts of hubris, and in crimson halls
Innovative takes on recent mistakes premiere to the
One viewer who can’t ever look away
From this special feature, and who must endure each bizarre
Yet melancholic act in whichever
Order they choose to appear in
Whilst already knowing the bewildering denouement
That arrives in typical anti-climactic fashion while I’m
On the precipice of waking to be
Rid of this routine while world stands alight
Momentarily.
Matthew Trundle, 19, Bolton
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