sitting just below the parapet
of common-sense is not the same
thing as expectation-lowering
(although it reduces viewpoint
and elbow’s elegancy on desk)
but here below your line of
fire I am no longer the prey
this diminution of alleged
stature actually suits me – mollifies
delusions of grandeur produces
steadfastness in modesty
renews energies
lower your seat fifteen
centimetres and see...
© 2 September 2008, I. D. Carswell
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