Contaminated by the Love Bug
their tactics were incorrigible
unpredictable and unstoppable
It was as if they were driven
by a superhuman power
Bouts of uncommon compassion
tainted thoroughly by wave after wave
of unconditional love
spreading virally
The fresh outbreak took on
pandemic proportions
leaving them all in a state
of overwhelming bliss
Settled into the bones of it
sunk deep into the essence
a seed of confidence sprouts
How solid the ground?
How bright the travails?
Watered in time with sweat and tears
fed in truth by life’s substance
hardened by brisk breezes of reason
A tree of wisdom grows
on the bank of age’s pond
Sunlight trickled through the trees
tumbled lightly onto me
caressed my cheek with warmth
dappled my thoughts and senses
Awakened sparks in dewy moisture
left behind by sprinkler’s grace
and in steamy tears on my face
Remnants of joy’s expression
tattooing the cheeks
staccato rivulets
And, all the while, my spirit soared
brilliance conquers in dabs and shifts
until tickled trees dance laughing
Our dreams, our vision
is Great Mystery
whispering our name
You are being quietly called…
