Invoking The Simple Symbols To Understand Some Complexities Of Our Lives... Poem by RIC BASTASA

to simplify what so many of those who do not wish to understand
we invoke the most common symbols

for this universal kindness the sun has to do with all day shining
with compassion the moon makes a good substitute for light and coolness

and romanticism, and to have available music that is free and
all giving, we invoke the river, and the majesty of seven waterfalls

like the Niagara, or the Yellow River

some pearls of temporary beauty for the dews of the leaf,

the silence of the worms, the system of the red ants,
the muteness of the fish inside a bowl of clear water in the living room of mother.