UNFINISHED COGNITION

We stood fractions of an inch apart. So close w breathed the  others air. The tension so palpable

“thick enough to cut with a knife.” As the saying goes. His countenance was void of anger, while

Full of steadfastness. Neither of us willing to cede an inch or bat an eye. We were two cats with raised backs” poised, we stood in deadlock.

                                           I thought. Though we are taut with anticipation slowly I

                                           Examine my opposite; my build, height, hair, eyes. So

                                           Much like me but so different. What is it that sets us

                                           Apart?

There is no sign of wavering. It seems an eternity we’ve stood like this; motionless with eyes locked,

Aura’s pressing one to another. Where is the malice so well known to 

confrontation?

                                           My senses are keen, like radar searching the vast

                                           Horizon. Yet the image so clear before me, so

                                           Assuredly close casts no reflection. Am I awake? Is

                                           This really happening?

Eternity has passed, gone – come and left once more in the space of seconds. There is no sense of

Time while there is no sense of timelessness. We’ve not changed, not moved, not blinked. We simply

Share the vision of each other. All else is beyond periphery.

                                           Though nothing seems changed, I sense my opposite

                                           Has gained authority, wisdom, pride, understanding

                                           Compassion…. is Fatherly.

                                           So subtle the shift. No outward change at all and yet.

                                           Concern, helpfulness, acceptance, appreciation, and

                                           Love gently surround me…..Brotherly.

Who is who do you believe?

What is the manner of this meeting?

How can you finish this writing? Bring it to closure and meaning?

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