wilderness

tell me how did you feel

when you come out the wilderness?

but you haven't seen the wilderness

you set it aside

to visit on your vacations

you drive to

in you impenetrable SUVs

you like the idea of being scared

in plush theater seats

an exit sign always lighting the way

I tell you

I'm scared

that you've set this aside

now that I've come to your home

to sit in your parks

I tell you

you don't want the wilderness

we've been fleeing to you

because the wilderness

is too much to care for

too much to bear