Great Cosmic Joke

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Great Cosmic Joke

 

Cool air descends upon the evening

Hints of autumn yet to come

The earth remains green

As far as the eye can see

Illusion of fertility

I tread upon my dreams

Searching for reality’s door

Often get lost within

Moon shines upon my garden path

Through a labyrinth of creativity

The fool dances merrily

Thumbing her nose at convention

Fell of the cliff more times than not

Never seemed to learn

Laughs off the misstep and tries again

I can’t foresee the morrow

The sisters of fate don’t whisper their secrets

Every second a fresh surprise

Acceptance my mantra

Easier said than done

Balancing humility with pride

Difficult at best

Must break free of old patterns

Forge ahead boldly

Seeking guidance from the stars

I know where I have been

Wouldn’t wish that on anyone

If I could change the world I would

Decided to change myself instead

Into what is for you to judge

Buddha laughs at me heartily

From behind his feathery fan

Shares his joke with Krishna

Who slaps Mohammed’s back playfully

While Christ sings, “Catch me if you can.”

I shrug and turn my back to all

Reaper weighs heavy upon my shoulder

Take a deep breath and sigh

Too late to plant anyway

Instead I look toward Spring