falls.

the falls.

i always
thought of major intersections
as analogous to waterfalls

thousands of people tumbling
coming from all different directions
streaming
different currents
side streets emptying into a large reservoir

we have learned to tame chaos
with the colors green, yellow and red

the waterfalls
shine a rainbow
--a prismatic traffic light
to tame chaos

although many master the ability to defy man made law
the greatest geniuses still struggle to defy natural law

we are all governed by one principle

gravity.

the humanheart is gravity to the individual
keeping him or her grounded
weighed down
home.

the conscience is our flotation device
at times we lose this and start to sink (drown)

it takes water filled lungs
to build a strong moral fiber to keep us float (build a strong boat)

each molecule of water
exists in its own separate unique space

but it's comprised of the very same chemical ingredients as the others
the uniqueness is born in it's intent, not it's chemical makeup
its non deterministic fate is driven by cosmic chance

instead of the pounding of water and mist over the jagged rocks
and seagulls mocking the menacing beauty of the waterfall from above,
we pound the pavement with tonnes steel and rubber
with the occasional gawk from car horns
we sit with pride behind the wheels of our vehicles
while our mist is emitted from mufflers as carbon mist

.

every time i sail out of a side street into a
thunderous intersection

i look twice
and then twice again

then i look at myself look twice

before i jump

i survive every time




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