Race: Human
An unfortunate shade still exists
Though never without luminance
Gentle winds breathe
Whispering of hope's return
An ancient native love song
Of words so few
Nothing was stolen
It couldn't be taken
Just reluctantly given
Given despite wanting
Offered many times
Most times refused though still available
Only false pride locks it
Swallows the keys
Break it and enter
Many fear this change
That stands on the edge of what is closer than a back pocket
Eyes notice the book's cover
Desires to read and understand the contents
Tease
The pages white, the words black...
The numbers yellow, the excerpts brown, the thread, red
The only separation are the spaces
Conversation builds bridges
One plank at a time
Patience is needed
It's the nails that unifies each component
It's a book I would read should the sun shine
or the rain fall, while the snow descends gracefully and soon melts
Greeting everyday with an internal smile and external wonder
I see you
See me only when you're ready.
Change is coming
Ever closer
Wait for it
Copyright © Jelani Hall | Year Posted 2017
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