In One Hand



In one hand we hold the weight of death and existence.
In the other, knowledge and experience.

In one hand we hold the weight of society and influence.
In the other, independence and judgement.

In one hand we hold the weight of creation and purpose.
In the other, time and history.

In one hand we hold the weight of emotion and depth.
In the other, discovery and action.

In both hands we hold the meaning of life.

Stephanie Brown 2000