if I carry no dream inside
how can I live through
the carrion day?
if I believe the news
of endless conflagration
how will I ever unfold
to you this
path of sheer moonlight,
or recite old poetry even with
my eyes closed and recite it
so well
new nightmares are dispelled
and you are calmed?
there are many reasons
to doubt the starry way
but how else could it ever be
that we continue breathing?
mary angela douglas 9 august 2008
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