Josh Malacki
Paradox Acknowledged
He wrings words from his pen
so they ring from the page.
He sings the murmur of men
and becomes known as a sage.
He paints your gray thoughts
with the blood that he's bled.
He untangles the knots
that tug in your head.
He finds a design
to tame the confusion.
He climbs in your mind
and names your delusions.
He paces and broods
till his efforts conspire.
He gave you your truth
but is ever a liar.
Bio
Josh Malacki holds a BA in English from Robert Morris University. He lives in Pittsburgh, PA, and is co-writing a middle-grade novel.