The Problem with Observation

Today at Onestop Poetry's Form Monday, Joy Ann Jones  is treating us to a bit of free verse poetry.  Her article is fantastic, and her work is amazing!  While my own offering will not hold a candle to many of the sincere talents that can be found at Onestop, I present to you...

The Problem with Observation

When I assumed this role

I thought perhaps there would be room for me.

Sticking to these contractual obligations

Is proving more difficult than I had anticipated,

and perhaps I should have paid closer attention

to the fine print;

I was not informed my position came with a gag order.

I was not told that though I would be using my voice,

my opinion could not be included.

I didn't know that action would be sacrificed as proof

and that I would have to be willing to stop living my own life...

to make a story out of yours.