if there is a point . it may just be to wonder . if there is a point
as the river flows . by, it is indifferent . to what is above
in a hazy sky . there is a threat that carries . no posted warning
signals are received . whether or not anyone’s . paying attention
taken for granted . everyday sights ground us . to the here and now
writing the story . of a life, with honesty . leaves no blank pages
it may be a while . once a decision is made . ‘til it can be changed
watching the clearance . understanding our limits . we might just get by
between here and there . some distances are greater . than they seem at first
it might be the same . as every other choice . might as well find out
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