Word from the Wise

Go gentle on your soul…

though body writhes in sin

and dross. With grace extol

all kindred hearts within

your own ability

to offer kindness. They

who walk beside you see

both great and small displayed

in beating heart. Wait free

on wonder’s call. Don’t fret

the moment. Charity

will never earn regret

when offered free. Give love

as if its richest stores

are yours to cull. Enough –

is here at hand – no more

required for happiness.

Beyond breath, the only

choice of moment is yes?

or no? to what awaits.