Forever Not
a poem
growth unburdened—love unkempt
flowing from my hearth and breast
longing most forgotten not
unstowed or grasped
nor clawed or bought
immortal hope—cradled flame
as part of me as burdened shame
fought its way—earned its place
burned me up within its grace
but nevermore so blinded be
to give the keys and bend the knee
minding free of all cruel thought
forever more—forever not
