December 3, 1979 (I was 35) +that below 40 yrs. later
idealistic advice
In civil protest sit in silence
weep at the outrage of your indignity
weep at the violence done to your person
do not resist force
disperse when displaced
or proceed to prison calmly
If you are assured of a hearing voice
speak your cause clearly
If you are not heard
save your own life
get out of prison
and live where you can
as long as you can
December 3, 2019 (I was 75)
The roots of the tree spread deep
in the moldy soil of long ago
What can they know of this year’s leaves
flaunting a different color each month
murmuring or singing in this year’s wind
Twig holds leaf branch hold twig
limb holds branch trunk holds limb
Trunk carries whisper and song underground
vibrating rumors of light and sound
to million tendril tongues lapping
the nourishment of dirt to seed
which ripens with leaf to fall
a decomposition to anchor the roots
and feed new seeds around them
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