Nirvana

      We had rowed half-way over, 
      Half out of breath, half-way to death; 
      His hand upon the oar grew stronger, 
      Every effort adding what should be less. 
5     And in the heralding storm I saw a clearing: 
      Never had what was far panted nearer; 
      Invisible clouds in angel's light brought tears in; 
      Resolved, my heart awoke: I could not fear her. 
      "All things to all things impart some measure; 
10    Death's leaden touch sinks breath." 
      "Coriolis longings of my love have abdicated leisure! 
      I rise forever exhaling light and pleasure!"

 

From the collection "A Volcano Island"

Written by Gregg Glory [Gregg G. Brown]

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