in the cool late summer air
that fills my being
lifts my spirit
and calms my tortured heart

not today
is this world
still broken

my sweet love does slumber there
soothing my ego
sharing that smile
how and where i am it’s part

not today
will my mind
be but token

to the evil and the pain
the truth that wracks my brain
with the privilege that no part of me
could ever hope sustain

but not today
please
oh do just give
some partial pause at least

albeit peace
may not be worthy
perhaps for now
might one try
silence the beast

Peace/Love

m(-_-)m