Avoidance

The closer a subject is to us
the more it will matter,
and more we want the talk about it
to be accurate and personal.

But the more all too many people
who claim to know us, but actually don't,
then speak in impersonal generalities.

Blood, Sweat And Fears

are what we cling to most dearly
in the hope of creating a civilization
which we think makes for peace.