Lit from within, you clamor
with gritted teeth and
Tense muscles, still you work
to ignore the
Distractions pulling at your mind.
And
What if?
Beats you from behind. Rains
down. Covers. Darkens.
Fills you with misgivings.
Paralyzes you with fear.
And
The ever remaining truth. You have
No way to know. No way to tell.
No way to be certain your
Choices are right.
Effie Graves 