Flustering
the invisible stream
a moat around my comprehension
drowning my perception of reality
I can't follow through
with what they want
whether to watch their follies
or try to picture their muddled words
in front of a backdrop of
understanding
I try the "yells"
to no avail
for my frustration is gathering
in my mouth
solidifying at an alarming rate
waiting my tongue to take action
But, no
my lips are wiser than my mind
not wanting to lose the position my silence has given me
So I'll fall in line
with the social cliché
smile and nod
laugh but look concerned
to help them feel worthy
when I can't even find
my own price tag
Flustering
in that invisible stream
a moat around my comprehension
an escape from my reality
Author notes
I wrote this when I couldn't think of anything to write. I was watching the Larry Sanders Show too 
Written March 7th, 2004
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