Questioning My Good Sense

Who reset the line of answers
So they could change lanes
And pass right by
Questioning my good sense?

Was this done to enter into
All that matters the most to me
To watch me climb those hills
Of my anxiety?

I know that if I will only sit still
I could easily assume
Everything will be just fine
All evidence removed.

Do you hear what I am saying
Is it not all in plain view?
How exceptions approach
Introduce themselves to you.

Outside of my existence, I know
Something looks at me
Forces my feet off balance
When it's time to leave

Should I relax within the bruises
Of various possibilities?
Carry them into the darkness
Until I lose sight of me.

When I glance to reconsider
All the excepting evidence
Who resets the answers
Questioning my good sense?

Author's Note

Who is driving the bus?

Reviews

[Joel M Frye]

All I know is that when I alone drive the bus, it's sure to head off the nearest cliff. What made perfect sense to me yesterday no longer fits into today's world. As cummings wrote, "Always the beautiful answer which asks a more beautiful question". Changeful storm, indeed, this creature called life. Good poetry helps tame the storms with wise guidance. This is good poetry, Neva.

[unknown]

You are not alone. Often i have to make sure my choices and judgments are in good sense. Wonderful poem!

[Layla J Omorose]

I have to agree with Sel Whiteley, I find this poem powerful and very engaging. The poem starts strong and end just as strong. I think the use of repetitions within the poem enhances its meaning. And of course your picture goes exactly with the poem. I am always impressed at how you can find a picture that fits the essence of the poem perfectly.

[Ladysue]

Great question and a brilliant write...

[roy mccarthy]

great write neva,
make sure you are always holding the wheel of your bus!
this stanza jumped out at me, '
Outside of my existence, I know
Something looks at me
Forces my feet off balance
When it's time to leave,'......i know that feeling!

[brenda]

its good it makes you think about those question it is original!!:)

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

Brilliantly done, exquist imagery and guestions. Beautiful job.

[LA Lorena]

You are full of good questions to life's riddles. As to who is driving the bus, I can't say.....mine is without gas or wheels at the moment, so it's a mute point. ;) Another solid write from this 'other" Neva. I like her, I think we'll keep her around for a bit.

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Should I relax within the bruises
Of various possibilities?
Carry them into the darkness
Until I lose sight of me.

My favorite stanza is just that. This is not the best poem from you that I have read, but I like the message and the insight that you have with it.
Should you relax with the bruises of various possibilities, or should you seek for more answers?

[Veronica Chandler]

Oh stunning spirit, these words they speak to me in a language that stirs it all up inside, like the wind blowing winters fallen leaves aside; clearing the mess in one area to expose the underneath and yet blowing the mess over to there...do I dare... find my rake? Expectations, I wrestle with them often, and wonder who drives my bus? This piece is execeptionally written, and I enjoyed it immensely!

[HopelesslyDevoted]

O.o wow this is so brilliant! excellent writing!