Are we truly masters
  of the word

Are we really in charge
  of what gets heard

Are we truly finished
  at periods end

Are we really past the point
of starting again

Are we truly out of sync
  or out of time

Are we really tired
  of questioning why

Are we truly silent
  if that next breath comes

Are we really alone
—when the ink still runs

(Villanova Pennsylvania: February, 2016)