If I could perceive the speed of earth under my feet
or the billions of processes within me in every beat
If I could perceive myself in this vast universe so neat
or that nitrogen I inhale is a distant star’s treat.
Instead
I learn about it randomly from some science text
As I am brushing past it, pushing Asher to do his best
Jumping from chore to another, one patient to next
Like a hamster ridiculous on his wheel without rest
But…..
Now it is time to really open my closed eyes
Now it is time to shut my ears from all noise
Now it is time to contemplate and realize
Freedom awaits me if I break my anchored ties.
Alara