Of Man

Crest Pinnacle Wings displaying full splendor Sigh of relief The weight removed Lasoe Net the mare The veil removed Relization, comprehension Harnesed on, like saddlebags Crack of the whip The plummet of wingless flight The rugged thump and tumble The drizzle of rain The harsh pity of defeat Racking sobs, the weight of a burden The haunting demons Serated maws come a’callin The scramble, despair The rise, the steady plea Hands spread, the tears of sweat Upon the horizon The rise, the fall Of man © Samir Georges 2009