I never wanted inner or outer flamboyance
what's the point to try to outshine by eccentricity
outdo forever even the most immortal circus act
to fly profesionally with Icarian wings
and not to drown?
wear the sunsets that you remember as a child
entranced how about that
not to impress anyone but just because
you're still glad you're on the earth
even if you never got your wish from the dream catalog
even if every molecule is tired from trying NOT
to look the part
to be the role
breathe the garden air, the gardens of a thousand summers
and be still.
truly God is God and ever will be
isn't that enough splendor for one lifetime?
mary angela douglas 24 june 2023
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