We are only away
only safe
in our might.
Slow feet,
tired eyes -
breathe easy this night.
Howls of wolves and foghorn of generations
Pray
With hymns and litanies to Sin and Tammuz and trees
for strength and time.
As in lament and adjuration we try to thrive
Umbilical(ed) to our versions of fight
fierce and raw with faith,
We'll create this destiny
and follow the light.