Photograph Paul Stouffer

Photograph by Paul Stouffer

Definition: The exact statement or description of the nature, scope, or meaning of something.

1. The definition of what constitutes an entity or life in general is elusive to even the greatest of philosophers. Why should I trust just another interpretation by one individual with only their experiences? We do not share the same life. They did not raise me as my mother did. Who says your words are better than mine? 2. Words never had true inherent meaning until at one point we all agreed they did. A certain collection of syllables in one language is gibberish in another. Sensible syllables only appear sensible to the trained ear, Syllables that were born without meaning until we gave it.

Just as well, we were not born into this world with meaning just our ability to make it.

3. Why do we rush to define what we feel? Time feels blurry and sleepy— it’s a dream filled folly. I see my future through past tears and the words we shared. Salt-filled waters flood each year.

Try not to focus on them right now. Don’t focus their meaning The time will come for dreams and tears. Right now is time for being.