at eye level

symbols of fear manifest
from the identifiable shape
of legs hinged in two places


with flattened perspective
through altered perception
and the willing suspension
of a need for proof
the tree will stop to pose
right in the place
where the eye goes


once removed from actual linear perspective
and reduced to one layer of two dimensions
the intention of the direction
is contrary to given laws of gravity
but not vision
as isolated by a tiny glint of sun
the precious gold
only to be found
through empty investigation