in a linear
one two way
there is a gush
and a wale
setting forth to embrace
all this world has to offer
my vocal chords
calling out to
challenge the universe
to a 87 year duel
suffering is not
the only way
exhaustion sure
we live, of course
and living is hard work
but asking you why
lets me peer in your soul
somehow
my reflected shoulders
rounded, muscled and strong
serve my memory
for fighting
making bathing in beauty
this world of extreme poles
into creating a challenge
for questioning
that difference that makes
us, well, not so different
