mind creates
a world
for the body
the mind separates
heaven from earth,
& land from sea
it keeps us
from falling
heels over head
through time
it prevents us
from blundering
through our own town
without recognizing
a face or place
human
life is the electricity
of a mind
touching a body
life makes us
who we are
& shows us
where & how
we belong
it ties us
with a string
to the sun
to count our days
& years
the mind observes
the body––
the body ages
fails and flails
slowly slowly
the mind detaches
until
with a kiss––
it is free
we don’t know
where
we’re going
or how we will
get there
we are singing
singular birds
in infinite
space
how little we
understand
how marvelous
we are
as we explore &
learn & grow &
love
on our way
we know not
where