Parading

My circus animals were all on show,

It is with words as it is with people: Actual beauty is rare.

I taught myself to live simply and wisely,

I made a decision.

Surrounding, seething, soothing, as a hand

Napped half the day;

Moments from yesterday and from centuries ago—

hoping to catch sight of the future. It’s near where

He tells her of the place where clouds are formed.

this is freedom. This is the force of faith. Nobody gets