A Man

A man
although I hadn't noticed it before
therefore incorrectly assumed
newness
believed curiosity or
inadvertent revelation had the
cat's tongue tied but
maternal nudging would
relax the situation
remove stiff air and
allow breathe to be absorbed

Instead the abbreviated ouput
garned sincere input
locked on, determined manifestation
through chin, strongly set and
competitive resolve, unflinching and unblinking
pouring forth proof and
determining one truth

you ain't scared

innocent curiosity be damned
newness been passed, faded away while
experience intertwined with
nature's unique bestowments
created a different type of creature
unfazed and uneasily read
shield in place and
barriers around every angle
unless clear intent to
disseminate message
sent easy and open, therefore
no confusion and no fear
turning tables and making certain another revelation

while everyone was looking
but no one was watching
there was formed
a man