don't seek consensus

with your oppressor/abuser
evil or lesser evil sideshow illusion
acid reflux disappointment
in the morning

authentic flowers
bloom
without directions
& chemical stimulants
it has nothing to do

with feeling good or bad
moaning an idyllic history
that never existed
or finding the buried gem
or magic of 'correct framing

sweep out the clutter
stop waiting for the perfect moment
you are real
& beautiful
in your unadulterated
being

--- e b bortz