Tipton Poetry Journal – Fall 2021
Queries Marianne Lyon What of life after this one query seems incomplete like dandelion asking if reincarnation is real as she climbs through charred crack following devastating inferno what is our purpose here question appears overwhelming what if our destiny is connected what of buds providing nectar to nourish entire bee colonies grateful flowers are gifted with miracle of pollination what if all creation is meant to teach hold each other like the desert snake preparing us to shed like a wave swimming to shore dissolving effortless into welcoming sand like leaves crumbling into compost allowing indebted garden to thrive what if our purpose is to rebirth love alive every awakened moment question is staggering unfathomable in my monotonous daily grind but what of lone worm when she dies is she alive in satisfied bird does the rain know nirvana when he swells thirsty roots what if I dissolve into all I love too deep a question love is hard to describe what if I sing Beatle song love is all we need and it becomes a bridge for those too tired to walk what if incanting we shall overcome grows a glint of compassion for those yet to be born
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