Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Time to Learn


Time to Learn


First, I need to get
organized—all things in place
like they were before.

I could go fishing
but the ocean is empty—
waves lapping the shore.

Dark pulls back.  The sun
comes out to rule the day—and
moon awaits her turn.

I could mow the lawn
or plant a tree—flowers bloom
almost everywhere.

The wistful tiger
blinks his yellow eyes.  The owl
sleeps and mice run free.

I wake.  My scar heals.
At my side my love appears—
ready to share all

we have forgotten,
leaving space for everything
we have time to learn.

                    Donnell Hunter
                           28 December 2011          

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