my knuckles smell like chlorine.
skepticism? me?
my facial expressions are working correctly today.
untired.
I understand the flow of conversation.
blood coarsing through my face, brain,
chlorine-coated hands.
changed perspectives at a time when I thought it impossible.
instantaneous, like a 3-D picture.
chlorine? from where?
hot shower? bagel & OJ? hand lotion?
change in voice tone alters perception.
desiring to participate;
to impress and understand.
I try to hide the yawn that just escaped from my mouth.
correct posture is essential to good learning.
the scent of chlorine saturates my nostrils.
where is it coming from?
what does knowledge smell like?
what do cheek cells taste like?
a grin grows over my face.
communication without vocalization.
I've taken my stand and made my point.
they listen.
know.
wave of calm & contentedness.
I understand.

23 September 1999