AFTER I HAVE KNEELED
I write to you my friends as one who has been around
I have seen many scenes and have heard many sounds
I have had my share of mentors; some didn’t know
They were, but their actions spoke loud;
Much louder than words
I have encountered many beings
As well as unbearable situations
The strong ones have a way of survival
The weak and helpless are the ones in need
I have seen mercy; my heart rejoices
Have witnessed cruelty; jumped away
Not for lack of courage, but wisdom
Reared its head and said just leave
I want to play music; put my words to song
It will have to wait for I know no chords
But there are minstrels I listen to
They sing the songs of joy, which come
From deliverance from a life without words
I know the pitch of freedom and
I can sing along with the rest
Do not have to be outstanding
I’m satisfied doing my best
There is a code of frozen love; I try to break that code,
But in the meantime there is much trash to unload
I do not want to travel to mars; am not a candidate
If I could I would go and
Collect rare minerals
But since I’ll stay I’ll focus
On a chemical called love
I’ll try to break the code
Find out what the password is in
The little town of Bethlehem
Where a baby savior is born
He grows to be a man and
Unlocks the secret of love
You just give your life for others
Not until it hurts, but
Until the very act feels good
I do not think that I am clever
And have everything figured out
But I know that goodness is supreme
And will be forever and forever
Steve Haarman aka Stanski
December 29, 2020 ^
Steve Haarman 