"ain't talkin'"

[mousey1]

so far I've been sidling up sideways
through a maze not fit for mouse nor beast
so far I've gnawed my way through 5 layers of discontent
(who's counting)
now working on six
frustration eases its way out past furrowed brow
laces anticipation intertwines around about and settles low
outside
fresh faced snow banked stares
coolly crisply display
bland undertones
organized my thoughts cram
cradle a new day

smooth flow
imperceptible change makes its way
ignored
the fuse is set
sparks splutters
I gain control
again

the image maker
countenance painter
hand slipped
lie
could have done better
face swallowed by a smile