Smoke and Mirrors

Am stuck to this chair and don't know why.
Am I afraid to go there and see if I fly?
So we are born. Now what?
What's the next trick? Underwater float?

Guess I'm skeptical of all the commotion.
Would be more impressed with locomotion.
Is there a difference then from today?
Or is it smoke and mirrors play?

Broken-hearted is a great fix.
Is this what you call your best trick?
Would it be better just to survive,
Than all this set up for a dive?

Please, Critic
Have your say;
But in your disgust,
Please, don't slay.


Smoke and Mirrors
by Loveson G. Flower
4:30 PM 8/4/97
Cafe' Verona, Palo Alto