Published in a personal anthology, limited edition, 'Expeditions'; 2001

 

Paleomolecularbiology

 

She lived in a bright place and was visited in seasons.

But guarded and coveted by laws of unreason.

As the river flowed into two

He watched the moon in all of her features,

And was silenced and cowed by Sunday school preachers,

The reaper took his part.

That thrice thrice sunrises could leave them still

In the face of unreason such hopeless dreams.

But bright the light and sharp.

No chains are greater nor shackles stronger

Than stand above their cell and Thunders

As a mighty stream in torrent rumbles.

Still the speaks the spark.

 

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