"Evolution of Emotion: Undefined", October, 2006

10/18/2006

Evolution of Emotion: undefined

One day I loathe
The next I forgive
A pendulum
These human emotions
Wind blown flowers
Most of us are
Swaying by wind
Changing, shifting
Utterly confusing.

Of all the mysteries
In the universe
Our own inner selves
Remain inscrutable
Why?
Does evolution race so?
Perhaps we morph
From one pace to the next
In one lifetime
Not just in millions
Waking up each morning
Being a different creature
Than the day before

Today I found hatred again
Hiding in a corner
Childishly awaiting me
To find it
I tried it on, like an old
Familiar garment
Vintage, perhaps.
Finding comfort again
In this negative emotion
Perhaps the familiarity placates
One day forgiving
The next loathing
Changing garments
Silks for flannel
Cottons for Duchess Satin
Lace for something drab
Insanity or evolvement?
Restlessness or curiosity
Cynicism or hope

Tomorrow we’ll try
On something else as well