IN TRUTH

IN TRUTH

in truth
we must
despite all its
articulations
obfuscations

poetry is
a species of denial

exposing and hiding from
what we
         know
      but refuse to see

many times have I confessed
to
   and debated this
consulting my Muse
best at
    providing unique
analysis

as to why these words
never say
   what I wish
they would say
reveal what
      I pray they might
reveal

just play that game
of signs
       that is ultimately, me