Living the Dream

Stretch out to vibrate Universe
with earth-quaking love

swirling between bombs and bullets
a shield against sobering thoughts
dragging on our world

oh, hand to touch
tearstained sky
reflected in the silent roll
of sorrow on child’s cheek

oh, lip to kiss crushing blows
sustained by tooth-ground testaments
that this is not enough

oh, heart to handle hardships
of children stooped on sand
with thirst for care, cracked cry,
bouncing off half-dumbed ears

oh, arms to gather missing sisters
cast off by hearth and home
far flung fears, wrapped round her
to spare her from cold care

oh, feet to race to greet our brothers
help with carrying credence
for a harsh and envious environment
with soft and gentle gratitude
for strength they shape the soil

What soul there is to rock what’s new,
to lullaby in age.
 

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