- D. Ellsworth
Shovel Work
Occasionally I find myself getting very contemplative and looking for universal truths. I think this may be as close as I will come. Enjoy.
Buried Non-Treasure
Deep in the Solitary,
shaded by ancient pine,
lies the place of spirits
both bedeviled and divine.
Oft when by ourselves
we wander our mindscape free
is found a dark thing hidden
within the mental scree.
It isn't a caramel nugget,
but a chocolate covered rock
and our souls recoil in pain
at the horror and shock.
We shove it into the recesses
and cover it with guilt
'til after a time it is buried in
the sifting mental silt.
Let us pray for continued strength
and an ever sharp spade
to keep the things buried
which we must evade.