Internally claiming your God-given power
No worldy conforming, no matter the hour
Depending on God for soul joy and sweet peace
Intently desiring all cruelty to cease
Vowing life lived fulfilled and accepting no less
In assurance commanding quick death to distress
Defying harsh customs despite your position
Uniquely cherishing your rare composition
Always respecting proud distinctions in others
Loving and caring for alll sisters and brothers
Inviting more to partake in blessings received
Thanking God's holy name for what great faith's achieved
Yearning to be free--in your quest for verity.
A further collection of poems, many from years in the Middle East, but also the California San Francisco and Central Coast areas (Santa Cruz, Carmel, Big Sur, Berkeley, etc.).