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Ancient Well
Don Hynes
There is a well older than the earth;
when I fail this depth is my nourishment.
I know the animal in strength
the tooth and claw of many wars
and the way my arms can wrap
an innocent heart filled with grief.
The way to understand is to travel,
to discover the frightening possibilities
that come with being human
then with a thread of faith
and the assurance of stone
let down the bucket and draw
the clean water of forgiveness.
Sept. 9, 2010