Change

Always observing

There is one constant in life- nothing stays the same. Sometimes change is so subtle it is almost non existent to the casual observer and sometimes it blares like a horn. With the passing of time, physical changes in our bodies become more obvious, but our inner worlds remain vibrant and multi-layered.

Change

Sitting with tea
cooling into death,
contemplating,
clinically aware of passing days
charted through body changes,
life's tracks on skin,
elasticity once supporting
grows tired from other uses -
holding raging emotions
supporting a smile with no inner voice
dropping tears for no obvious reason
linking inner and outer worlds
fueling creative juices
rejuvenating a smoldering love
silently remaking myself
in ways not obvious
to those who critically assess
my outward package.

2004

We are works of art.