twenty years ago failed spirituality
forced me into a new world
your world of day-to-day pain
seductive pleasures earthly joys
secrets shivering at the light’s edge
everything I tried to keep at bay
no longer exiled to the higher
ground of spiritual seeking
I learned to pursue new appetites
expand my fear of death
grip what appears to be solid and secure
and have compassion for most things that bleed
if ever we meet
I’ll show you my cool new walk
high-swinging arms
hair neatly combed
and a well-practiced
garfy smile
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