A potentially interminable state of being.<\/p>\n
The one where any brush cannot prise apart<\/p>\n
When the fingertips have to strip back to<\/p>\n
claw their way though the tresses<\/p>\n
Arms rowing through tempests over<\/p>\n
reed beds , fighting with mermen for<\/p>\n
coral combs with which to decorate.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to feel one\u2019s head,<\/p>\n
the shape of one\u2019s skull, at least once per day.<\/p>\n
A reminder of mortality and the precarious nature of life.<\/p>\n
There is no special format to our existence<\/p>\n
but to know that it\u2019s our own skull sitting on our shoulders,<\/p>\n
that it\u2019s our own mind which steers us<\/p>\n
avoids confusion and mayhem. Usually.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
I try to engage twice daily.<\/p>\n
In the evening I search for tell tale<\/p>\n
reminders of the day\u2019s adventures<\/p>\n
Overarm swimming through the knots and<\/p>\n
tangled jungle vines I tear them out,<\/p>\n
scrapbook those I have not lost<\/p>\n
and release a great mane over my feet.<\/p>\n
Time to sleep<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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