Optical sophism -101

Axiom, Alpha:
Perception isn't reality.

Uncommon Insight, Alpha minor:
Sometimes perception is not too far from reality. Often, it could be.

Common Knowledge, Beta:
Distance gives perspective.

Outrageous Conclusion, Omega:
The distance between perception and reality is identically equal to the perspective involved.

mechanics of a sober solitude

roll on smooth
perfect motion
round and round
...
sputter, stutter
jump and jerk
pause and leap
...
rough and tough
fret and fritter
momentum
...
stop
crawl and drag
force and friction
...
between
beginning's end
and end's beginning