I shine.  when I have 
compassion for my 
self.  I forgive.  
the parts of me I regret. 
I shine.  when I leave those 
second thoughts and 
self-condolences to 
gently decompose.  I flex.  
in the strength that 
I can find.  I ask.
to listen to my senses.
to recognize.  the good 
in what is not exactly known.  
to see.  when it comes 
toward me.  no matter what 
its form.  may I recognize 
its shape so I will know. 
what.  to hold on to.


29 aug 01