Reason is the ability to think

to sort - to compare

to qualify - to justify

to judge.

Reason is not the power to mystify

to mortify or control:

it stands aloof of mind games.

 

But Reason

never masters Feelings

festering in the subconscious

dark and poisonous -

a monster swinging a scythe

ready to slice anything

or anyone

daring to challenge

the precarious balance

of skills for survival.

Emotions unknown

until without warning

they pounce like a demented monkey -

hitting - slamming - breaking

roaring – huffing – puffing -

a private world of fury

made glaringly public.

 

And those who wait

who suffer such insecurity

watching for triggers

afraid to relax

they see sickness

in relentless cycles.

They find it harder

and harder

with every episode

to feel compassion.

In truth, they begin to wonder:

While peace is impossible

and happiness a dream

is it not beyond reason

to fear for our safety?

 

 

Cynthia Buell Thomas, Aug. , 2018