Thursday, June 20, 2019

"Turning Forty" by Kevin Griffith




At times it's like there is a small planet 
inside me. And on this planet, 
there are many small wars, yet none 
big enough to make a real difference. 
The major countries—mind and heart—have 
called a truce for now. If this planet had a ruler, 
no one remembers him well. All 
decisions are made by committee. 
Yet there are a few pictures of the old dictator— 
how youthful he looked on his big horse, 
how bright his eyes. 
He was ready to conquer the world.


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