Introspection

into ourselves we peer
not knowing what to see
or overlook...
we are curious creatures
outwardly...  but,
inwardly we falter,
hesitate, postpone
and procrastinate.
we mistake demons
for angels,
saints for the sons
of Lucifer, setting
the dinner table for
those who come late
without excuses...
seeking recognition.
inside, we are free
free to explore or hide
free to overlook or
look the other way,
inside we live out the life
of our inner souls that
need refurbishing like
the poorly constructed
kitchen of a politician
whose journey into hell
began on election day.
into ourselves we journey
like Odysseus who escaped
from himself each time
he waged foolish conflicts,
seeing only that which 
he was programmed to see.

December 21, 2025