New Poetry by Simon Christiansen

Lightspeed

Green

I am permitted to move

But I remain at rest

Emerald raindrops glitter in the night

Yellow

From emeralds to nuggets of gold

Engines wake from their slumber

I stand on the yellow brick road

Red

Roar of engines, squeaking of tires

Blood spatter on my coat

Rubies hit the road

Yellow

Grinding of brakes, cessation of movement

I require no transition

I bask in the light from a miniature sun

Green

I am permitted to move

- © Simon Christiansen 2022

Simon Christiansen is a writer and indie game designer living in Denmark. His stories have appeared in anthologies of Danish science fiction, Lackington’s, and Nature Futures. He has also written several award-winning works of interactive fiction. More information about his work can be found at www.sichris.com.