Looking at You

I have been away a long time Looking for some thing I could not find; Like Odysseus, I took many detours My dear Penelope. I lost my way and my mind But I held on to Ariadnes Thread. As when Theseus Slew the minotaur It is said. Myths and legends I grew up Knowing. The exploits of ancient heroes. That was a mistake For I cannot break the bond. Now I value you as a friend. I suppose You know more of me Than any other does. Tell me what you see How does this end? In a galaxy of probability. But remember, Life is just a spell.

He's a creature of formality, And the banality Of it. He got caught By gravity. Explain that to me? Can't you see The brutality of it? And honestly I came unprepared For this exam. But subconsciously I kind of know who I am. Don’t lose the place, You are just wasting Time. The pattern here I cannot displace Leave no trace, Lest life leaves you in disgrace.  

Lead me from confusion And delusion, Deliver me from falsity. Test my humanity. You will see Far from perfect, I am circumspect In word and deed. I don’t believe in sin But right and wrong. I know which side  The ledger of life I wish to be on. The immutable past has gone. The future is uncertain Does the curtain close? Very odd how you chose. Now make a list And count the things that you have missed. Some quite small, Others massive And all this time you were passive. Why? You must enquire within. Amen.

What's it like To be adored? Don’t you get bored? The fawning explanations Left at your door, When all you want to do is fight. You might, But you are a violent man. There is no escaping Your destiny, But prime face I am a good man.

The smile on his face. Looks like a special Child Who just wants to know What comes next; Blessed with intuition. A talent Once forgotten, Sensitive in the extreme. You can't fool him; He watches everything, But doesn’t know The beam of light Focused on him Gives him away. He must slow down, Or reach solid ground Or end up in the lost and found.