sometimes we stand off-stage –
silent in the shadows.
waiting for the applause to quiet.
anxious for our moment.
what if the words we say contradict our intention?
if misunderstood,
how can we erase the indiscretion?
what if –
instead of allowing opportunity for exposure –
we chose to exit the auditorium –
withdraw our monologue from the arena of consideration?
reluctance affirms behavior of diminished trust.
to suppose confrontation with presumed disinterest,
merely solidifies the sin of assumption.
what will it matter –
in the end –
who disagreed?
if what we seek as punctuation for our journey is the commonality of acceptance –
then why begin?
as one created in the image of such a flawless creator,
how can we entertain thoughts of inadequacy?
surely the standards implied by a society lacking even a hint of morality
serve only to strengthen our purpose –
ignite the fire of our intent.
how amazing –
this faith.
to own license of confidence in the promise of forever.
regardless the temporary distraction –
hurdles of shouldn’t,
and couldn’t,
and can’t…
standing too close to the edge 