of needs and seeds

and mayhaps deeds

so many pasts

and futures cast

of daring do

it’s how you grew

there is some shame

part of the game

no forest grown

without seeds sown

but speak with pride

your truth don’t hide

for what you are

includes the scar

it’s what you’ve learned

it’s what you’ve earned

pride for your path

your shadow cast

is yesterday

part of your way

the path you took

the worlds you shook

the cross you bear

the cloak you wear

your voice oft loud

your hidden shroud

the quiet path

cradle to hearth

all that you gave

goes to your grave

you lived it well

Heaven or Hell