Moment in time

There is always some moment

When everything ever held in the heart

Changes dramatically over the course

Of human responsibility and development

And we strive to believe

The new expectations or lessons

That frighten the inner depths,

Of our existence

That has lead us to

Apprehend the new lessons

Taught to us

In bitterness or sweetness

To the evolvement of

What we have perceived,

To be the basis for

Our belonging,

To the mystery and fondness

Of this thing called,

Life.

Dec. 4, 1997 Age 19

copyright 1997 Wendy Torres

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