Life Lifts
life lifts and flits wings on air
elsewhere
where royal rose’s hues rejoice
petal lips turned back
stigma brimming
wide, waiting, a wonder
life lifts and flits words
elsewhere
where royal golden crowns thrown down
before peace shod, two-holed feet
words pointed heavenward
on rosy lips
wide, waiting, in wonder
(C) Kelly Jadon, “Hummer in Flight” 2021, $1800