Ancient child, lost in ennui, now resides
In human breast. Piercing age shows sorrow’s
Sad damage; memory lost, bequest denied.
Eon’s child realigns -- sets self aglow.

Unruly child, loosing shared perspective,
Clamors loud for sustenance; cries for more,
Sighs with dread, fearing time is relative.
Earthbound child redesigns -- then opens door.

Opaquing child, losing balance, weeps dry
Tears of sufferance. Chasing clouds of colored
Rainbows, tarries behind to question why.
Ebbing child, recombined -- again, implores.

Ancient child, counting epochs, waits for light
In solitude; seeking ways -- to ignite.

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen
© Copyright 12/16/04