In a word, yes
In a speed, fast
In a length, short
In a short, fast, positive summary of the past,
I accept it
As
Inevitable—
Rolling and flailing like a tongue
That just can’t quite pronounce the Spanish double R
Imitated
Bastardized
Made into the Japanese letter
That rests between L and R
M, N, O, P, Q?
As
Indescribable
A mountain blowing a top
St. Helens
Lava of experience melting,
Eroding the mountainside
Like scurvy to gums
You point at it, try to relay it
To your friends
They look, first at each other
Then you
Their silence silences your shock
As
Amazing
Like an Olympian
Breathless
Decorated in gold
Hands on knees
Wondering if that really happened
Did that?
Could that?
I—
I didn’t know
As
Tragic
A car accident
Hoarfrost
Hydroplaning
Uncontrollable
Swerving
Eyes change food groups
Almonds to Ritz Crackers
Loud and impacting
Like a roller coaster
The broken glass reflects the frost
Shines in your eyes
And you scratch your head
And try to blame circumstance
But you can’t avoid how reckless you’ve been