From the Flames of Eternity

Us,
made from dust
from atoms,

From molecules, from
Quantum spells,

Us,
Forged from the flames of
Eternity,

Formed
from,
Dry bones
Commanded
To Rise from the desert sand,

Us,
a cloud of ghostly shapes,
held together;

By hope,
By Love,
By dreams,

Us,
We are.


John Roberts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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