Words are deceivers

 
Words are deceivers
false prophets of the clearly defined
the neatly delined with
their sharp-edged decision
their clear-cut division
their black/white distinction
their simple conviction
 
of what truth is.
 
They promise to take the All by it's horns
to corral and lasso the wild thing that  
dashes and darts
flits and flashes
thunders and crashes
without sense or reason
 
and tame the chaos.
 
We are the nails you will need
to steady your weakened belief
to shore up your shaky certitude
to buttress your buckling conceit
and crucify your all enveloping doubt.
 
But I am just hammering air.