A cylindrical vessel, hollowed,
            I rise from a life desolate, defy war-torn heart.
            Reverent, among the remnant, I am ready
            to be renewed by
                        Spirit’s life-breath.

A Corinthian column shining
            a brighter white, whether sun-drenched or rain-speckled,
            I recall ancient wisdom suggested by grooves
            of experience,
                        seek out sage friends.

A magnetized passage, conduit,
            both heaven and earth give me charge of energy.
            My task here: to stand firm, let Love rejuvenate,
            so become my own
                        pillar of strength.