THE ONE SONG*

hyacinths push 

through the loamy earth

coyote's howl pierces

the darkness around the moon

let’s do our part

let’s take our turn 

at being 

the Guzla

the singer 

and the instrument 

who through 

a single string only 

braid pain 

and beauty 

into one 

solemn note

one ancient song

one epic story

that holds all of us

now and always

*Inspired by Mark Nepo's book, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen