For M.

I want to live
With the flame of love in my center
And the light of truth in my eyes.

I want to walk
Forward, steady
Free from strife and free of doubt.

I want to take things into my hands,
Feel them, weigh them, taste them
My grip determined, my touch soft.

I want to stare at the dawn of day and rejoice
In the sweetness of the morning air
And the promise of the rising sun.

I want to be in integrity,
Unflinching before myself,
Steady before the world.

I want to take - every day again -
The actionless act of courage
In daring to be here; be really here.