the Affirmation, the Key, the Resurrection

It's dangerous
this assumption
that all things are like other things
because most things
are alike

an assumption
within an assumption
the foundation of modern thought


standards
are our Kings
not elected officials
dictators, conquerors
or even God

they are not large
but legion
ruling as brothers
threatening torture with tiny daggers of shame
at least one for every detail of our lives

invading
ruthlessly

but the Wise Woman gave me a thought
a charm to keep them at bay
"twins can have two different souls
while perfect strangers
can share one"

Ah, but there is no standard for souls
which is why the evil ones
make us deny them
or lock them away
or kill them.