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.
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