Blinders

(written on 02.16.2009)

My froward heart has allowed itself to be deceived
by a steady stream of feckless platitudes
it has confused pinchbeck emotion for love
casting a penumbra over my eyes
my brain, easily distracted, is blind
to the obdurate reality swirling about
(a result that in hindsight is easy to portend)
In a Gadarene rush I am pulled to the precipice
fortunately, the cacophony ring in my ears
prevents me from realizing the peril below