Unknowable?

Unknowable? 

by Tim Reed

a voice of light

eyes of sound

fingers that feel thought

peaceful war

free fate

a world of determined choice

a sea of air

heavens of water

intangible elements surround

facts, King

experience, Monarchy

uncombined - A n a r c h y 

God is this

God is that

your words - conjecture

Does knowledge exist?

A world where I exist by doubt -

by doubt alone I breathe - 

such a world is malaise to my essence

chains of skepticism my wrists embrace

-  a nebulous python

Oh Python and Chains

~ see your shrine ~

~ see your throng of acolytes ~

"How dare you 

question the snake?"

"How dare you 

unlock the chains?" 

I would rather embrace the shame of assuming knowledge

than to bow.

I would rather see shapes with my eyes 

hear sounds with my ears.

I do not follow.

Your pretty words and self-importance.

Your obscene piety of impiety

They are not my lens.