The one who stares does not believe in it

– it’s just not right –

what an expert,

with all the accolades and medals

and people lined up outside that door

wanting to bang it down

-oh, wait, that’s false –

there’s no banging

and no chances for the

one who stares

and acts so innocently.

 

It’s all a game

one of silly stakes and fun

but not the kind the one would get

if the one could have fun.

 

archaic, devoid of fun, seems likely…

 

coded messages,

but not so coded

and also not quite real

for what are words on a page

with given names not taken

but others given.

 

you know exactly what this is,

feel empowered

– that’s not how life works –

interpretation is a cruel mistress,

but not ignorant at least

Hell,

not ignorant.

 

That puts it leagues ahead,

miles beyond what does not matter.