Sometimes [poem]

Talking the walk

The lightbulb has to want to change itself

and we, who shine much brighter, know the same;

the elegant simplicity of form

belies the darker function of the name

Enlightenment’s an easy place to start:

communication surely is the way!

But words are not enough: if truth be told

our habits and our myths hold greater sway

To change requires a power from within

and empathetic passion from the sky:-

not all will have the strength to make the grade;

not all will even feel the need to try.

From those of us committed to the path

forgiveness and compassion are required

that we should not condemn the weak, or blind

that we should not berate the merely tired

Instead, let gratitude pervade our work

for all that have the willingness to walk

the narrow roads to perilous relief

who know the cure is more than simply talk

[If there's a photo down here it was added August 2017 as part of blog refresh.  Photo is either mine or is linked to where I found it. Make of either what you will.]