Dry as Bone

Dry as bone

dry as bone the earth was for weeks

and now this sufficient rain

draining into every crack and crevice

like soothing balm flowing over weary flesh

poured out for patience and faith

for the belief in an ancient promise

I wonder what will finally wait once

behind all these bountiful images

Drink, my leaf-bearing friends

I am so happy for you

but I also turn a stealthy eye towards the forest floor now

as it is the time

I know

when this rain wakes the growth of mushrooms

Always at work

their wordless speaking underground network

this world-wide-web will soon show its fruit

and how I admire your diversity

and how I value the gift of your food

I will come and get you when it is time

I will eat you like an Antidote

versus obscenity

I followed a coach of the local bus-service these days

it carried an add of a major food-corporation saying:

“For me the best of the world”

Obscenity

I know what they sell and you know too

they are even so bold to write “made with Love”

on products that tear the heart out of creation

Obscenity

Obscenity

Dry as bone

drier than bone

this very Earth will be

without awakened compassion

towards every sentient Being that there is