I sometimes get so close

to the world I imagine

as if it were right there

for me to light with words

but there’s something

keeping me from fully reaching it.

Always just a distance away.

In those moments I truly feel

impaired from my purpose.

But in those instances

I just put down the thought

forget being clever

just say something true

and leave it for later.

At least, if I haven’t been clever

i’ve been honest.