big ideas get smaller
the closer you get
toys and ants grow taller
but big ideas retreat
they come sometimes in the dark of night
or in the heat of sharp debate
midnight black or jewel bright
horizon gold of heavens gate
standing in a parking lot
excalibur to the sky
birth of words and rhythmic thoughts
questions starting with why
and then the complications come
redescribing bar by bar
the cage wrought for protection from
gravity and the stars
big ideas get smaller
but theyre dangerous pets
trust me
seize them by the collar
and theyll kill you to get free so
dont you take those wild things home
lest thou art prepared to know thyself
cos yo its a jungle in your heart
and armageddon in your soul
