an enlightened moment

 
 
 
 
the sun does not  
rise or set to our  
needs.  

the moon will not  
become pregnant  
at our whim.
  
the sea will not  
give up her salt  
on our demand.
  
we do not own  
the love of another  
person.
  
nor can the days  
of our lives be  
bargained,
  
and if you think
you have the  
money, power, or
are God enough
to change it,
then you might  
as well try to  
butt fuck the  
wind.