The dead must sleep – so bury them,
Though we weep upon their graves;
But if still alive – cherish them:
Give them hope so they remain…
It’s difficult to explain just how
Circumstance can smother one’s life
– Or how a person finally gives up
Once encounters too much strife.
Strange how things keep happening
Where cultures tear neighbors apart:
Wisdom would seem to indicate
Needed partnership from the start…
As to how to relieve the pressure
Suffocating a loved one’s heart,
The only truth I know to embrace
Is expressing beauty through art.
(March 8, 2017)
Candid Corvid Productions 