The Unwilling

Will we,
The unwilling
Look back,
Upon brief,
Gentler time.
Where we
Slowed, thought,
Felt senses quicken
Tasted true again
Touched the living
Felt heart awaken
Heard World’s Song
Acutely saw,
Life
Leaf
Child.
Where we left
Earth to breathe once more
And know
In this heart, this soul,
Brief moment
Could have endured.

DE – 2020