the tragedy of our situation
is that we can not
withstand the temptation
to forget
our true nature
as elephants parade around
reminding us of our covenant
with so much abundance
we misunderstood our
offerings
courageous farmers left the mother
brighter
than they found her
in the wounds of laughter
she wept for her children
hormones sending messages to their receptors
lifelines of sacred water protectors
say good night sweet music
and give the dreams a chance to confuse you