The Simple View

The process is easy, theory simple, action not complex at all You tense a muscle, physics follows law and chemistry combines The reality, as so often, is different Your eyes blink in salt, your heart pounds, your lungs heave Seems the biological part of the equation also causes a problem Add to the mix neurology, you question, try logic, illogical, emotions like fear, panic, anger, rage What then? Of course, you have an inbuilt rail, training, purpose, objectives In our lives, no matter the work, life, existence We could apply the physics, biology and neurology, it fits, we could say it is our job, nothing more My problem was that my tool of trade was not a pen or brush, a drill or keyboard The thin steel curve of metal that my finger rested on still did its intended work As I held my breath, steadied my heart, cleared my eyes, pulled the trigger, did the job And let the physics and chemistry do theirs As to the neurology? It remains for life So, it is easy to remark that that’s what it was Just another variation of work, that it has a value, it gives you purpose, defines what and who you are Puts you in a box, adds a label so others can see For me, it is such a complex list, a dynamic range, not easy How we justify, rationalise, objectify, no matter what we do isn’t an easy path If you drive a bus, clean a street, live your life at a desk, all are valued, all have their moments No matter how I rationalise it all, I have to be completely honest here I really do prefer the simple view Jan 2022