I Just Wanted To Let You Know ...
By Jonathan C. Nilson

I just wanted to let you know
I'm not blind, deaf, or dumb
I take life as it comes.
I have traveled a long road
But curves multiply its distance

Many days have I deliberated.
Debated. Substantiated, exasperated.
My time has always been wise
Though narrow and tasking
But curves press hard on.

I see many options
As do I many consequences.
I know too much
I think too hard
And time curves my judgement

But still I press on.

I feel cool winds rush
I hear hissing air pass.
I lose more gas.
But in my moment I wonder
I can't relax.

I see new shelves
But I know my place
And still I wait
Sifting false hopes
And forgotten dreams

But I am left with decisions
Hard earned and hard made
And still I wait
For an end to my debate
For what some call fate

I don't know what's wise
Or what brings my demise
Only the present.
And the twisting rollercoaster
I've begun to ride.

Oh how the curves thrill
And wheels spin fast
As I am confused at last
On this long track
No looking back.

I can only anticipate tomorrow
As I see today
But I think you know
What I just wanted to tell you
What is so hard to say.

Jonathan C. Nilson
2001-09-09 :: 1:04am