If You Grind My Heart

A leaf, I float dream in your life, the stream Till I reach sea your touch I’ll retain You won’t go feral in flood, break my dream For in your fluid arms I’ll sleep again. A bird, I fly under your care, the sky When clouds bring the storm, assured I remain You won’t let it fold my wings, make me cry For in your mind’s vastness I’ll fly again. A pebble, I lap your embrace, the sea Surging breakers strike, to stay still I strain You won’t bring rainstorm, stow me in debris For on shore of your heart I’ll roll again. If you grind my heart you’ll see in surprise Picking love for you from the dust I’ll rise. October 13, 2017.