The Lighter Things
The lighter things in life
Occupy less space than
A mind encumbered by
Obsessions, obligations
A time thief
The weight of which leaves
Me hardened like coal
Tranquil living opens the air
So, I can breathe
Whimsical
Like a scoop of feathers
Liberating me to live
Like the butterfly on my marigolds
Living as free as the whippoorwill
Of the time I’m allowed
I carry feathers