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

 

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