everything has changed
you glide through the crowd
a tentative smile here
a hesitant nod there
nothing has changed
approach confident
head down, gaze intent
your aim true
everything has changed
striding by onlookers
aware of their watchfulness
unsure of their intent
nothing has changed
eyes of an eagle
mind working the angles
picture perfect posture
everything has changed
no outbursts
of anger or joy
walking a fine line
nothing has changed
strength and delicacy
intertwine majestically
grace in every movement
everything has changed
unfamiliar tension
etches lines in your face
uncertainty shadows your eyes
nothing has changed
near the top in the game
comfortable territory
in comfortless times
