Investments

Invest wisely in this gnarled world
and the engine of your heart
may find peace.

Invest wisely in the songs
that escape your mouth
and your temporary joy
may find a home with the birds.

Invest wisely in the people you call home
and you may find laughter flowing
and easy words and dancing
like every day is a glittering celebration.

Invest wisely in a lifetime
and you will find ways to terminate
the constant grinding of bone
against bone
against the stones
of granite days
that have always
managed to rain.