Maybe I’ve used up all my words,
except the ones that will describe
the thoughts that haven’t fully proved themselves

The thoughts are eager. They want to save the world.
They are sure they can, sure their lens,
with dedicated focus, can burn through every lie

The words are watching. They’ll choose
and arrange themselves, once they’ve seen
something certain. Meanwhile they think
there’s nothing new and true enough
for them to say.

©Wendy Mulhern
April 22, 2023