Gracefulness



		In my life
			I have swam in the river
				and flown in the wind.

		I was free as a bird
			but there were moments of pain.

		My fear kept me prisoner
			of a passionate fate
				over the years
					that seem older than stars
						I gained wisdom.

		I can see now:

			by resisting my primitive feelings
				older than mankind
					and did what was right
						instead of what I felt.
							Now I am in good graces.

Chapter Three, Thoughts
© Copyright 1996 Michael G. Gibbins