As Is

As writer I’m almost always waiting for the paint to dry.

As painter I’m often wondering what to say next.

As thinker I think somewhere between anarchy and socialism, each of which honor my higher nature, my need to be alone and my love for people.

As sleeper I only dream of sleeping.

As husband I’m wife and as wife I’m the husband.

As servant I also rule as boss.

As autodidact I’m both the scholar and the autodidact.

As Brooks I’m a face in the crowd and as a face in the crowd I’m Brooks