Undercover

Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. - Thoreau

words and emotions rain down

no umbrella

memories and feelings speeding

not enough track

dark alleys

one way streets

truths and denials meet

flesh overtakes reason

no room for others

under these flowing covers

Author's Note

"Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake. Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth." - Thoreau

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

We can get lost in those dark, confined spaces. And, we can find the truth there, alone, nothing to interfere in that ephemeral role. And, the ideal Thoreau quote! Love the brevity and message in this one.

[Pete]

sometimes we're lost because we want to be or need to be. maybe 'tis best we're alone when we find it as it can be ugly and difficult to digest. as i type this i am reminded of 'undercove'r agents searching for truth incognito. stay cool r.e. ... :)