I have a story to tell of a lifetime

not yet finished since there is still time

it holds rich colors and dappled light

I admit too some very dark shapes and shades

those I suppose cannot be left out

alas were I to weave it together

could you be of some help to me

and assist the reweaving that’s needed

in order to see the grand tapestry it has become

one life mine or yours no matter or theirs next door or up the block

one section yes but also grand and illuminated

with wisdom light telling the story what we are here for what are we here for for what here are we