The Eternal Quest

the eternal quest

of how to be content

with where I’m at

in the way of things.

don’t like it, change it -

can’t find it, look -

lost, just ask

find your way in things.

lost as we are in this plane of nonexistence

take a breath in the way only you know how.

your unique cells, lungs swelling with life

inhaling until you forget how.

lost as we are in this heart of ours

heart of the world, don’t lose it now.

hand in hand in this way of ours

learning our neighbors aren’t always friends now.

lost as we are, listen while you can

ears made to hear

mouth made to bless.

lost as we are, your unique imprint

not here now

never here again.

sjs 01/28/26