what we need to do now

Shall we not

carry comfort in our handbags
walk in time with our breath
observe falling leaves
catch the rhythm of tides
sleep in moonlit/moonless nights
pray for dreams

Shall we not

carry on as we are able
walk this side of despair
observe our place in the Great Order
catch our breath at Beauty
sleep to renew ourselves
pray for forgiveness

Shall we not

carry the old, the young, the sick
walk in another’s path to understand him
observe rituals for the turning of the year
catch only what we need
sleep when our work is complete
pray for peace
Shall we not continue

Shall we

11/20/04