We lived in a tilted house
Where our bodies compensated for the uneven floors
By leaning sideways. It was a
Balancing act and sometimes when we
Went into the world, we became
Aware of how, inside, we were
At odds with reality,
Off-kilter.
But, inside, everything had
Adjusted its angle to
Compensate–
Bookshelves, tables, mirrors,
Minds, people.
