A Different Point of Reference

They call it shuffling of the mind
when other eyes are turned;
Other visions call upon the history 
that is their very own, allowing us
to see, to share, to grow.

Onrushing Earth
will ride the tides of time 
disclosing newer cries of childhood; 
hearts will sing again their Kyries
while brotherhood is unrelenting,
we may join the new-made antiphon
where every song is triumph;
each surrender is a victory.

There is risk in such a stand.
There is plenitude among the powers
of the strong, righteous in their zeal.
There is challenge.  There is testing.
There is no defense.

Mayhap, there need not be.
      ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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January 5, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Robert, awesome write. SKAT
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January 5, 2016 at 12:40 PM
thank you
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