The Mind

The mind is movement

perceived by the virtue of stillness

It is an influent

whose ultimate source

and ultimate end

is a mystery.

Watch then, you

with the eyes of your soul

its spectre of affections:

of fear and sorrow

of longing and ecstasy.

And even though

in its search for truth

it makes things true

Distance its truth

as one would a lie

And marvel at its virtuosity.

Appreciate it

As you would appreciate a Monet

not just for an enchanting picture painted

but also for seeking to understand

the illuminating and glorious

light of the day.

 

 

 

Retribution

He stabbed her repeatedly

in the chest

with daggered words

sharp

honed with hate and spite…

Love can be a lethal cocktail

Dangerously acidic

He threw it in her face

repeatedly

Stunned by his outrage

She sat there and silently wept;

now empty, beggared and bereft

of all guard, ammunition and daggered words…

“I just don’t have the words,” she said

“He stole them from me.”