This Gray, Unfortunate Place (2)

19 - They Had Surmised

I am, at present 

living one of the most 'human' of experiences

ever experienced by other persons-

You know the one. 

Where the alien 

tries to fit into a form of government-

Does that ring a bell? 

Others also have stories to tell,

about how we all feel similar things,

yet communities are disastrous,

enabling young men to commit 

heinous acts of rebellion 

against people they should 

be shaking hands with. 

However, such a sentiment 

doesn't bring everyone into agreement,

despite how moderate it is, 

for no matter how much money I seem 

to write the amount of all over a check,

the magic pervades me every second.

Such an experience is universal 

and, for everyone, is it not destined? 

But when you're in the thick of it, 

the eyes are always on you,

judging every turn you trip over.

When you finally break

after a week of things you overlooked --

the mishaps throughout which built up --

you'll merely call the attention 

of those who are tough on forgiveness,

the water in their eyes turning to ice 

when they realize

that you're not the guy 

they had surmised.