Know This

Know This



I stand here,
not knowing anymore
which way the wave is going to come....
or if the waters may prove timid before the point
of no return comes rushing into view.

That which must not,
cannot be feels like it is a possibility.
Once more that screen is obstructing view.
Take it down.....
take it on down.
I want my sight to be through
shiny glass.

Do not doubt
but it is a clouded mind.
Unsure now of what is sure,
I can tell but do not feel the certainty.
That dragon pulse is quickening
and now it enters through some third ring.
A ring of fire,
burning on my mind and somehow
I do not see the wave approach anymore.

Tonight the sun shall rest.
Watch the moon crawl up in pain
to labor through this facade forevermore.
Again, the water's approach.
Wash it out.
Wash it clean!
Douse the ring of fire
as you speak to me in riddles
and I ask you why?

But you, regardless,
you dig deeper and you find
the gold which is you.
Share your gold for you are beautiful
despite all you have taught me in learning.

For I will still have the memories and a picture.
I suppose these may have to do.
But know this.
Know that I have enjoyed our time
and know that I would never trade the pain
so hurts but feels so good as well.

--msl2022