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 ^