A Better Me

I went looking for a better me today,

One that sparkled in the sun.

Inviting resistance and impatience to accompany me.

We again took the wrong fork in the road.

Bowing deeply: I went my own way

Leaving all the many voices behind.

The bushes inflamed by the spring sun

Gave completely to the bees

I knew right then!

"Surrendering to the bee, taking whatever it wants."

Nectar moved by invisible wings.

Calling my friends resistance and impatience back, holding myself, we were all together again, but nobody spoke this time,

The sky held us without questions.

John Travis 3-15-05