Connections

        

While we do need to provide sanctuary to all people

whenever or where ever a harbor is needed

from the torments of storms– 

poetry itself cannot, must not remain sheltered

safe - couched from life. 

    Poetry must face the wilderness, 

must set upon the open seas, 

must live in the wilderness of chance

and open so to experience the fervor of the flames;

the ardor for hunger -

at its rawest and deepest rigor.

    thus, the thoughts and words of poetry may reveal

our human connections.