Light and Dark

she feels connected
always reaching
touching
threads that weave together
moments where it fits
commonality
sacred

other times inexorably alone
but never disconnected
mother speaks
if we listen
in the silence
where it is never quiet
there is truth

can't be what you ask
won't do what's expected
can only be myself
need to walk my path
hope you can stay
understand if you can't
this is me

when you sing that song
it opens you
we can see your soul
take us on a sad, beautiful journey
feels like life
broken but beautiful

endless possibilities
stuck in the mire
pull yourself out
else you're naught
courage
close your eyes
see it
believe
then off your ass
MOVE