A GATHERING OF GHOSTS
Why is it so easy to create a ghost?
To push a button, trip a switch, speak a word,
point a finger, accuse others, cast a stone,
enact a law, pull a trigger, ignite flames?
The results remain the same.
Why is it so quickly we bury a ghost?
To ignore life’s lessons and deny the past,
stifle scruples, justify guilt, revoke doubt,
shrouding righteousness in a deity’s name?
The results remain the same.
Why is it so hard then to ignore a ghost?
To subdue a conscience and silence the cries,
purge memories, build barriers, deflect faults,
without ever accepting personal blame?
The results remain the same.
Why is it much wiser to live with the ghosts?
To understand, acknowledge human error,
coming to terms, making amends, righting wrongs,
opening up and reaching forth without pain?
The results will keep us sane.
(It's new. It needs editing. It's inspired by my new muse.)
2007-10-10
16:30:39
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