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            The Brightness of Our Childhood (James Watkins) 

The brightness of our childhood
is not completely spent-
but stirs again in drifting dreams-
restless and intense.

Rushing upward, out beyond
the envelope of time-
fueled by futures unfulfilled-
destined and divine.

Gloried, glazing glances-
of eternity-
identified by inward guide
sanctified and free.

Einstein has passed beyond
with pieces of the plan.
He bent the chart,
but missed the heart-
to greener grass he ran.

Organized and energized,
he answered aimlessly-
Beyond pure thought,
the artist wrought-
to answer flawlessly.

Explain the beauty of a lake,
or calling of the sea-
the lonely lover, or the lost-
explain these things to me.

Explain the hurting for a friend-
or mother's mournful cry-
the blazing host of stars that sing-
or the moment that we die.

Explain forever, or forgiveness-
explain both wrong and right-
or nature's curse,
the cause rehease-
an answer would be nice.

Or loose the light of childhood-
a flame still burning bright-
consuming fire of destiny-
devouring darkened night.

Return to heights heroic-
be partial in your place-
uniquely primed,
by grace designed,
to answer
with your faith.

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Taken on: November 16, 2024

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