rewriting the book on wonder
may we live?
I asked in Simple Simon
the massing clouds:
army on army composed
of what was vanishing
and what should not!
do I dare to speak outloud
to those whose time
is sealed in a book that
looks mysteriously like an accounting ledger;
who have designs on sealing mine
who weigh with heavy looks
all those who are glad
in the crucible of the world.
to the rim of feeling and
overflowing then
I want to live!
and drink from the fountaining ink
of those so impelled to sing
even while those in bitter charge of them
brayed in their ears.
mary angela douglas 24 august 2017
may we live?
I asked in Simple Simon
the massing clouds:
army on army composed
of what was vanishing
and what should not!
do I dare to speak outloud
to those whose time
is sealed in a book that
looks mysteriously like an accounting ledger;
who have designs on sealing mine
who weigh with heavy looks
all those who are glad
in the crucible of the world.
to the rim of feeling and
overflowing then
I want to live!
and drink from the fountaining ink
of those so impelled to sing
even while those in bitter charge of them
brayed in their ears.
mary angela douglas 24 august 2017
