the surgeon is cutting
and pealing away
the layers of tissue
that stand in his way
tearing a path
tunneling through
digging and digging
and digging into

into the brain
a piece of the brain
cutting and tearing
trying to find
a piece of the mind
that is buried inside
the intricate weave
where the soul resides

for peace of mind
he's trying to find
the piece of the soul
so his fear is allayed

something to touch
to measure and hold
to be free of his fear
as his body grows old