I Understand

I Understand

The sliver of moon is a mystery

that I don't understand

very much like the science of gravity

and complicated mathematical equations

even my left and right tend to cause

confusion

My heart is the compass
guiding me
home

either an angry fist

clenching my throat

with icy fingers
or an open vessel
overflowing with passion

releasing warm rivers

dream-like pulsing

the thrumming rhythm of life 
or death

this I understand
when I listen...

Angela Minard 2014©