It has been awhile

It has been
awhile
Since the 
Quill
Has transformed
My thoughts
Into ink

My investigative
Side
Lately
Has dominated 
The literary
Artist

connecting
the dots
pursuing 
the lead
works
as a 
tourniquet 
to creative
Expression

It is
An obsession 

With that
said
Right now
In
the here and now
I am forcing
Myself
To walk
Away
for
a brief moment
from the metaphorical
chessboard 
My profession
Places me in
by
allowing
My poetic
Voice
an 
Audience