Working through the 227 Rules For Monks.
Who knew the simple life could be so complex.
Safe From Me
somedays it isn’t safe
for me to be seen in public
not safe for others I mean
personally I am unconcerned
but the welfare of others
has to be considered
just a glance from any male
let alone a gay male
can be triggering
sending someone spinning
into painful childhood memories
that don’t involve me directly
but my mere looking
where I am going
can set people off
I never ask how are you doing
lest that appears to be disrespect
for their boundary issues
I dress to deflect attention
I won’t compliment your appearance
never talk about my happy childhood
because by doing so
I may be diminishing
what you experienced in yours
I get tired of negotiating permission
to continue a conversation
is it okay if I talk about ….
negotiating to avoid making
others uncomfortable
it isn’t wise to presume
that just because they are a clerk
that they want to be of service
I haven’t left my house
for years now
it’s the easiest way
of keeping the world safe
from me
Hey! Now you can give me $$$ to defray blog fees – thanks? paypal.me/TOpoet
