The Guardian
For many years now
alongside me
an innominate presence
has companioned my steps.
It first came to me
unexpectedly.
Did l unknowingly call to it,
invite it into my mind?
Now I would not escape it
for a single moment.
It is not the epitome of Right
or a truth seeking angel.
It is that being
that saved me
from your wrong opinions,
your self-delusions,
the lies you tell to yourself,
and it guards now
only my own cant, humbug
and say-so.
Copyright © Eric Ashford | Year Posted 2022
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