Lament for When I Did Not by Mary Lee

abandon others’ opinion of me.
Befriend the present with presence.
Cover shells of egoism

with the tireless tide of cleansing.
Drown grains of regret;
appreciate others;

frequent the solace of surrender.
Greet the face of graciousness.
Heave hospitality on every boulder

of opposition.
Ignite sparks of desire in the twilight of yearning.
Journey to the frontiers of fantasy.

Kindle confidence
in nooks of despair and fear.
Listen to the aspen leaves.

Make friends with grief. Coax shadows to join the newness of morning.


Quench the thirst for acceptance.
Plunge into crests of compassion.
Search for wild orchids.





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