December 15, 1998

Hanukkah Number 3

Justice
Acorns of ambient delight
And worthwhile serenity
Just the thing
Just the place
But what to put in that sole bare corner

Melting
Tense vaccum for worry and care
With a fresh bag, good as new
Melt from heat
Melt from heart
And say you're sorry to spoil the floor

Restful
Knowing hands lacing intricate patterns of nerve ends
Never stopping long enough to lose the effect
Rest for the wicked
Rest of the day
Or 'til your common sense gets the better of you.

"from the hanging of lights and the great reward"