When I was a boy many years ago

As my friends got into trouble, I waited.

I was chided and teased for being slow to act

But I wanted to go deeper than being baited.

Today I am often still waiting

Watching listening and taking my time

Deeper is my thing still

Someone is always running game or a line

I try to weather the layers

They hide under covers to conceal

Reality... I just wait until I can see their trueness

Deeper looks help to reveal

WHO they really are.

Paul Taylor:  DEEPER