Rain drops Sweet milk On the ground The earth Opens its hungry baby's month Sucks it in The grass Satisfied Flaunting its green With the whisper Of a thousand small creatures Like luscious hair Tickling my ankles Softly
The river flows Glistening Carrying away A load off my chest So I can breathe A mouthful Breastless breath Light and free Soothe me Like Mama's soup Through its lean wall I hear My heart beat To the river's ancient rhythm Calm and strong
Wind spreads Soundless music On my face A brush Of Father's hand Gently
Sky expands Vast blue Bright as my eyes As those of a newborn Cloudless Look up Heavenward No fear
Written on Aug. 5, 1998 |