a most unnecessary war…

i suppose –
each span of time should be held with equal consideration.
what authority –
do we own –
allows discrimination of day,
of hour,
even moment of life?
 
at what point do we realize the blessing,
rather than lament the supposition of – (perceived) oppression?
birds fly and we envy their freedom.
the sun shines and we contemplate the suggestion of clouds.
we fill ourselves –
involuntarily –
with living,
yet commiserate with the eventuality of our demise.
 
indifference –
we wear,
as if it were our shield.
unaware.
ignorant of the possibility –
the only war –
waged willingly upon the plain of our inconsideration…

rehab

today i found myself in unfamiliar country.
today i found myself a stranger –
surrounded by many;
yet alone on my particular journey.
 
today i found myself engaging with life outside my comfort zone –
recognition,
not an option,
from travelers with agendas of exclusion.
and while uncomfortable with the transparency of my unfamiliar vulnerability,
i realized with extreme clarity the composition of my character.
 
today i found myself naked –
pretension removed –
intention perceived –
direction,
redefined.
today i let go of the who i was,
and found –
the me i am…