spirit

to pause with the breath.
then inhale the universe.
exhaling whole peace.

that’s all i needed.
a little help from above.
face looking at dirt.

smell of memories.
belching sulfurous and foul.
future meadow sweet.

the measure of man
is not by inches and feet
but yards hard fought for.

burn the dead flora.
so that new flowers may bloom.
colored new canvas.

the leisure classes.
to live for joy not worry.
freedom for passion.