Friday, January 27, 2023

COMPLINE PRAYER (by Fred LaMotte)

 

I pray that you will flower

in darkness,

planted in the grace

of your body.

Freedom is your nature,

joy your birthright,

healing the rhythm

of your heartbeat.

Every proton in your flesh

is the kiss of an ancient star,

Each electron a wave

on the ocean of compassion.

Whose compassion?

Don't ask.

Names don't count

in this moment between

waking and sleep.

Who sleeps?

Don't ask.

Feel only an exquisite tenderness

for those who insist you have

no right to be happy.

May the golden fingers

of your vagus nerve

hold you like an offering

of delicious fruit.

All night, be breathed.


 

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