A Monument

Holding the pencil 
In my hand 
I tighten it 
And lift it high over my head 
Towards heaven
And with  love and anger in my heart

I thrust it downward
Lead first 
Into the earth
Until it stands on its own
One with the earth 
A monument
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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