silence, before the phrase [Proverbs 17:28]

and then sometimes, it’s the simplicity of the lyric –

unobtrusive cadence –

silence –

before the phrase…

 

i tend to look for that same – (in)equality in life.

so many times we over-quantify our justification.

presume preeminent jurisprudence when in fact,

we own less than assumed autonomy over our purpose.

how ostentatious –

contrived –

hypocritically pronounced!

 

surely, you do not imagine yourself – higher than –

greater – than –

(self-proclaimed -) elitist – do you?

 

temporal –

with such sinful disregard,

you flaunt your affected – morality…

flagrantly inept,

you deconstruct the foundation of believability –

simply by assuming yourself – the axis!

 

spoiler alert –

this world does not –

even remotely –

revolve –

around – you!

 

(you surmise my silence implies ignorance,

yet you speak, and remove all doubt…)

too soon away

take this moment,
for what it’s worth –
merely a drop of water
in a vast ocean of time…
 
and even now –
as we ponder our existence,
the moment is gone…
 
a hurried good-bye –
a hand outstretched,
not taken –
insignificant?
 
while we consume ourselves
with – what if –
what is – fades away!