SAMSARA

If you could wrap your arms
around the City Council, the Mayor,
the business community, the Battle
in Seattle,
even the darkness over belltown--
one might find some kind of release?
Love is a confusing conundrum that requires
utter simplicity of heart; peace
impaled by the crosses handed
to us while listening.

I wish a simple thank you
would be enough. No one cheers
or hands out medals for those
unable to climb onto a pulpit.
Keep on trying and never give up
half a smile in honest change.
It's free of all strings.
Tat tvam asi!