couldbe38

Safe Passage





Sometimes you just need to survive


the little steps will do just fine


deflect the infinite cause big can kill


cast burnt memories upon the water


like toast on a quiet sea


implore the pall bearers retreat


do not wander,


walk near, in the finite and known


set a plate for wonder


but do not walk with it through that door


and in time you will realize


that you have cheated death


just as cunningly as you have cheated life

Couldbe

(cmw) 12/2001