your angst wrung out hard
like the twist given a rag
flick drops of drama
to be strong, solid
feel the earth’s core below you
ears free to the wind
if I had wisdom
more than the shadow of day
it whispers to us.
having wisdom means
more than others’ platitudes:
your knowledge and strength.
don’t save the world
while you’re gossiping madly:
I’m not listening
