from the book Beloved Spirit
Rise to the heavens
in search of reprieve,
protected from the darkness
of earth’s pain;
Leap past the boundaries
of wild despair
to a limitless sky
of no restrain.
Even as the Sphinx sees
beyond man’s plight
toward a sageness unfound
on this plane,
Stretch out the mind
to recover lost dreams —
forgiveness and peace
in a new domain.
Advance past the
searing dread of defeat,
find will in the rocky steps
of disdain,
Comfort those suffering
from cruel neglect,
and scale fear’s summit —
trust’s strength will sustain.