If this is it
Then so shall it be
Such is final.
Leave it as it is.
I am but a swine
Cast out by my own.
Even in the heat of pain
I will regroup and fight.
The slash of swords I will withstand
Withstand.
Until such time as it is no more.
And then, who cares
I want to live.
©Joe Wilson – Me…(Aku) a tribute to Chairil Anwar (1922-1949)
This fine Indonesian poet died the year I was born.
Most of his work was censored.
In life as in so many things
Mercy needs angelic wings.
Forgiveness, the rarest gift.
Could we all not better choose
Those who sadly, often lose.
Forgiveness, the rarest gift.
Mercy needs angelic wings
A darker soul yet sometimes sings.
Forgiveness, the rarest gift.
Those who sadly, often lose
Fail to see the hidden clues.
Forgiveness, the rarest gift.
A darker soul yet sometimes sings
A peace will fall as new day brings.
Forgiveness, the rarest gift.
And God will watch and study all
To see what madness will befall.
Forgiveness, the rarest gift.
A peace will fall as new day brings
In life as in so many things.
Forgiveness, the rarest gift.
©Joe Wilson – Lauds…(2nd morning)…2016
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