Contemplation

I want to say a scandalous thought,
but I hesitate
for lack of clever words.

At times I think - therefore I am
and wonder what to do.

Do I speak it
or have I already,
but the sound just missed your ear.

Out of tact and
controlled
resistance
I choose a silent oath.

But oh these thoughts inside my head
collide at a feverish pace...

It keeps me healthy - mentally
that is
for activity is better than none.

So, don't you think that I don't think
because I certainly do -

The thoughts are so damn clever however,
that they take forever to be born.

Copyright 1996 Eric Nunnally