A Moment's Clarity

Confusion

invisible, 

frightening, 

a state of mind

visible in sound and person

only to others

Trapped by uncertain guilt

after certainty has flown 

from plans, dreams and goals,

successful outcomes, 

a predictable future 

examining place in the world

amid murky, flying thoughts

of what should be

a search in vain for 

something solid and real

to feel

to see

Feet feel solid floor and ground

Eyes scan surrounding reality

Standing still slowly,

confusion’s edges still wavering 

peace of mind and calm still threatened

but feet and eyes tell a true story of the moment.

“It is a comfortable feeling to know that you stand on your 

own ground. Land is about the only thing that can’t fly away.”

~ Anthony Trollope