But Fear Itself

With superpositioning coming to a close
And the horrifying relief of clarity in queue
I am stripped bare save truths enduring

Of course, the more conundrums solved
The more questions arise, naturally
Is the cat alive or is the cat dead -- or both?

Snobbery and exclusivity combine
Our podium rising for elucidation
“Listen here for enlightenment!”

Too little cherished
Too much assumed
Too little living
Too much consumed

Tremendous success may be gained through
Courses of safe, thoughtful decision-making
With gambling left as our cake’s icing

I choose however to venture first and foremost
And ask questions later – or at least
Offer up overly analyzed explanations for debate

Real, imagined or dislike of condition
Fear is as a useless of an emotion
As it is a warning of consequences ahead