Second Sight

Eyes Front

this is what

is in front of me

this is all

I am to focus on

<>

all I need

is in front of me

all else is distraction

delay

avoidance

of what

is in front of me

<>

the noise of crisis

the hum of activity

the sirens

laughter

kisses

all is distraction

avoidance

delay

entertainment

<>

I am not ignoring you

I am ignoring everything

except what

is in front of me

<>

what

is in front of me

is not a mirror

I am not unaware of

the noise of crisis

the hum of activity

the sirens

laughter

kisses

<>

I watch my steps

but don’t stop taking them

as I move to

as I move with

what

is in front of me

My mother was a multitasker – she would be smoking a cigarette, doing laundry, watching TV, having a cup of tea &…