Listen (Without your mouth moving)

Draw life out as flame from air

and wood; let our listening

be a life created

by our endeavor to truly hear

the speaking behind the speech.

Part the walls of all the barriers

we create; let your hard labors

fulfil the staggering cries

for more love

in the world.

Pull on the clothes of peace

and patience; real love never comes

without vigilance or even

regrets.   Listen

without your mouth moving.

Breathe.  The fire is lit.

Bid it declare more light

everywhere.

J. Pratt-Walter, © 11/12/2017