Because of all the discord and chaos
Surrounding me
As a child
I learned to listen beyond what I heard.
And I learned to delve into deep and quiet Places
Observing.
Unnoticed to go untouched.
Adults. Objects thrown with insults. Hits leaving bruises; drawing blood. Trembling tears.
And
What I heard and saw
There
Was hearts breaking.
I am
Mesmerized
By this
Magnifying beauty
Of morning light piercing
Through singular beads of
Dew grouping;
Clinging to green grass and wildflowers
This side of the highway.
These
Simple refractions of
Light;
Such an uncomplicated masterpiece.
And I believe in magic.
Nature does not force
The outcome.
How blessed are we to witness a thing such as
This?
I was told over and over
What my reality was
By people
Who did not live in my
House.
Chole Into Diamonds 