we are waiting
for the end
of recession, regression
of the tumors that ravage us

in the short term there is hope, faith
in the long term fatigue, instability, demise

is the lesson
there is only one life?
not if you believe in reincarnation
as i told my mom: "I was here before as a black dancer"
and she replied: "You came outta me, once"

naturally…

at the end of this game
i implore the powers that be
be natural
be kind
be gentle
be generous
have a spelling bee for kids

then wait for the tumor that ravages to
tell me its time to go
and i will lead myself to the black dancer
that i once was

naturally…