New Prometheus*

Source: the Kissing Fish Facebook page

Mastery—what is that?

The beginning of the end, perhaps,

if we are harnessed to

our own poor devices—our gifts to humanity

displayed in global warnings for all to see—

life a bargain for a brief

small slice of mortality.

But let us rediscover fire—

this time emerging from our love of life,

aflame to know and brighten earth’s many parts—

including humans,

particles of rock,

and waves and atmospheres—

planet’s petals and roots

and marbled veins flowing with blood.

How not to harm?

Let us master that—

or, with love the motive—

throw away duality

to see more intricate

and delicate reality

connecting us to earth (our home and family) 

Imagine that!

Accepting all diminishes none.

Let’s rediscover fire in opened hearts—

know loving kindness gift and given,

warp and woof in coats of every color.

Let’s harness sparks of energy

as part of God’s answer

to scarcity and loss—

ever renewing love

not scarce at all. 

    *Prometheus (from Wikipedia): 

("forethought") is a Titan in Greek mythology, best known as the creator of mankind and its greatest benefactor, who gifted mankind with fire stolen from Mount Olympus. 

 For Sumana's Poets United Midweek Motif ~ Fire
(a very rough draft)

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