enemies within
deep well of conflict
smooth flagstones
to follow blindly
feather fronds
protect silent thoughts
cascading dew
forms jewels to rely on
tentative steps
three forward, one back
protective crouch
live parting sorrow
then deep breath
full of moss and earth
leather leaves
show the textures between moments
diagonal columns of sunlight
march beyond view
lazy floating motes
ignore intruder’s passage
timeless enchantment
between spider's filaments
captured dancing nymphs
entangled in deception
holding closely those prayers
that save us
quiet struggle
then freedom's flight
From – 1000 Voices
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Copyright 1993
Patrick M. O’Neil
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Full image: Moonstone succulent flower
Reference: Collection 11, Poem ID= 330