Thursday, December 31, 2020

A poem for Jan 1st 2021

 What does it all mean really? 
One day, same as the next. 
Day fading into night
Night breaking into day. 

I've sat here every day- 
In front of You.
And the months have passed... 
And we are in Dec 31st already! 
You and I. 
Day fading into night 
 Night breaking into day. 

I dont have to see
this moment turning the clock
To smell the changing air. 
Embers and ash still burn-
Even as the womb opens.
I can taste blood and sweat,
And feel the pain of change.
Or is it you calling? 

This year Nature has had her say-
She's decided to whack her children. 
What does it really mean then? 
You calling out to me. 
How can I feel this peace-
When so much of the world is in pain?
At war with itself.
Blind, foolish, pitiable....

Who are you then? 
Who am I then? 
Who can feel this peace? 
Can there be a joy for one,
Which is not for all?