To See Past Query
by Michael Doyle

Much of life is conjecture and theory.
We take for granted what should be a query.
Like whether it's more beautiful or wise
To look into a sunrise or a lover's eyes.

We look at the wrong things for security.
Always wanting life to consist of certainty.
Thinking of these things as simple as purity,
But being unable to see beyond life's obscurity.

This insecurity is a killer of what is beautiful.
It makes it harder to live life for what is wonderful.
This fear that plagues us makes us hate the unknown.
It's hard to boldly push beyond what's been shown.

Human attraction is something we need returned,
Life has taught us the fear that we have learned.
The fear that sometimes love won't be returned
Is often joined with the inability for it to be discerned.

We must learn to live the life of not knowing,
Looking for the reasons behind whatever is showing.
And to let go of those things that we cannot know
That's how life is best lived in its simple roll.

(c) July 16, 2025   Michael Doyle
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