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

Copyright © Graham Bentley | Year Posted 2022

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