A rudder put in so long ago can affect my travels today.
The rudder was put in with a promising dream and direction,
But at some point it was screwed in with firm lock-tight
bolts.
Perhaps this strong hold was necessary against the winds
that once stormed against us, necessary to avoid rocky outcroppings.
But now the immovability of that rudder is troubling; the clarity
of the trajectory disconcerting.
As I start to jostle and pry at the bolts, I worry about the
destruction it may foretell.
I have moved the bolts enough that the rudder is shaking – I
can feel the turbulence.
I am unsure if I should break it free, and I know possibly
in the movement I have created may tear us apart any way.
I fear that I will be so uncomfortable with the letting go
of control that I will rebolt the rudder just on the other side of the hull.
1 comment:
A fixed rudder or provides an illusion of control. To truly steer a straight course one must have the ability to alter course and turn into the current. If not, you'll end up on the rocks anyway.
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