From The Coal Mine

From The Coal Mine …

Liars …

 early prophets

 of impending doom

(The New Room: February, 2024)

The Moment Shared

We often forget

wrapped up 

in our own drama

— that everyone feels the same

(Dreamsleep: February, 2024)

Circle Game

The purpose of war

is peace

The guarantor of peace

— is war

(Dreamsleep: February, 2024)

Crucibles

Moss

hides the message

Whose altar

ascends

In joy’s

adulation

The pilgrimage

— ends

(1^st Book Of Prayers: February, 2024)

I Bequeath Thee …

Birthing a memory

 o’er future and past

To carry my words

inside others to last

Birthing a memory

o’er time and space

To those still unborn

— my welcoming grace

(Dreamsleep: February, 2024)

Four Steps

Incinerate 

all kindling that burns

Articulate

the knowledge that yearns

Reciprocate 

before it’s your turn

Elucidate

— each lesson hard earned

(The New Room: February, 2024)

True Fortune

Good health is loaned

— but never owned

(Deamsleep: February, 2024)