Lost and Found
birth begot obsidian night
myself grew blind to dawning light
eclipse shrouded and buried sight
twilight descended ushering spite
terror resides inside as guilt
behind the walls suppression built
crumbling walls fall the tables' tilt
foundations fallen are not rebuilt
challenges to climb are stepping-stones
conquered peaks strengthen my frail bones
on stone altars my blood atones
unconfined by my chromosomes
pictures people see mirror me
cover, book and biography
prima fascia dignity
bubbling building vitality
steel anchors my realities
cobble stones blossom synergies
star bursting blooming energies
and rock hard possibilities
February 12, 2020
B1354
Copyright © Howard Manser | Year Posted 2020
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