Clarity

I've discovered that if I sit close enough to the rush
it drowns out everyone's voice but my own.
In the ensuing and eerie hush
I find simple comfort in being alone.

I fade into the background,
A skill I learned over the years
I seek security in the lack of sound,
and a lack of judgment from my peers.

The path is clear
I'm ready for the ride
yet I always find difficulty
when unsure of the other side.

I have begun the return to my center
my mind is open, but I have yet to enter.