I didn’t go far,
but I went far enough
I could have reached deeper,
though finding so much
I could have seen more,
but my vision remains
I could have hoped longer,
though wishes retain
I could have stood taller,
but my back is still straight
I could have blamed others,
though forgiveness my trait
I could have loved more,
but my heart is still full
Bereft of my yearnings
—eternity lulls
(Dreamsleep: January, 2021)
Highland Meadows
Planted where I am,
I watched you blossom in the field
Time being what it is,
I picked each moment that would yield
Love that’s to be shared
takes on new meaning as it sows
Joy to spread and flower
—beyond where limitation grows
(The New Room: January, 2021)