along the river

along the river

perception

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jancelyn
Feb 04, 2026
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I once thought
some people buried their heads
to avoid seeing.

Later, I learned
the ostrich bends down
to tend
to what lies beneath.

What we see
is never neutral.

Perception is filtered
through what we carry.
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