Don't Dwell On It

My obligation’s

to observe

a chance when it presents

& take it

on quivery knees

with oatmeal tongue

take it

though heat rises in my breast

against the possibility of yes

against unbridled yes

& the heart

desires darkness

contrary to every instance

of who do you think you are

take it

gather

the sustenance of maybe

breathe as though nebulized

like high-altitude air

endorphins

drink

my noticing

the treetops are so very high

as obligations are to sky

raggedy breath

perhaps

yes

#3 of 30 Poems in November to benefit Center for New Americans!