open my eyes

freight train


while last year
may have been about
penitence
I have been absolved
this year is

reclamation
certitude
and power

I’ve paid my dues

no groveling
no explanations

what is
is more than
good enough

the train moves on
from the coast
deeper into
the interior
of the heartland


pb   2011
from "untying the web"

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