Am I married to the thought

that this world will never change?

there is hardly substance to draw hope from

if one is driven to think this way


And now, feeling the compassion

and knowing the desire

a spark emerges from a lifeless pile of ashes

that lost its flame long ago


So the question is presented

and my mind begins to receive its light

from a source so vague

yet so near!


well them, I have made no vow

I can see the point

the world opened up a new chapter this August night

and its pages are laid before me


and I read on-

RyanDavid Burningham