From the Start

I try to remember as far back as I can. I don’t recall

That first starburst, nor the second or the third. I

Don’t remember what went on the day of my birth.

I now realize that I failed to ask the right questions

in school. I had all I could do grappling with the an-

swers others gave me.

I suppose it was adequate enough to get me by.

I wouldn’t go so far as to say I was lied to, but

some of my teachers were sadly mistaken.

There were general rules I was taught to follow.

And then the reality check when physics, quan-

tum mechanics and biology kicked in.

Although my recollections don’t go back that far,

all I ever really needed to know was packed into

that initial and glorious explosion.

Next time I’ll have to pay closer attention. Some

will say, life is what you make it. Let me stop you

right there.

Chris Hanch  7-30-15