Life and Poetry

Distant voices muffled by time I held to hope to rise again Life was not through with me, nor I with life I lean on tidal rhythm of breath And vowed my God I'll never forget Fire and ice, and wind and rain I hadn't shrunk... no complain. A silver haired hermaphrodite stood waving its wand Distance and time were wedded as one I never meant to destroy myself I knew never to wish destruction for anyone For we are pardoned beyond seventy times one And in our heart of hearts, we smell redemption. Our cries, our hopes, our dreams, our songs Become intertwined, infused by One Some folks arrives from in the morning of their youth Some traverses hills and vales before seeing light of truth. I once trembled in class of students, white I alone in my own darkness Saw them fair, not foul Forgiveness I learn to dole Gratitude let my spirit thrive Life is but a school Poetic justice its major rule. *