Sunday, July 1, 2012

Heartwork focus on "Letting Go" with Awareness

 Notice  by Steve Kowit


 This evening, the sturdy Levi's
 I wore every day for over a year
 & which seemed to the end
 in perfect condition,
 suddenly tore.
 How or why I don't know,
 but there it was: a big rip at the crotch.
 A month ago my friend Nick
 walked off a racquetball court,
 showered,
 got into this street clothes,
 & halfway home collapsed & died.
 Take heed, you who read this,
 & drop to your knees now & again
 like the poet Christopher Smart,
 & kiss the earth & be joyful,
 & make much of your time,
 & be kindly to everyone,
 even to those who do not deserve it.
 For although you may not believe
 it will happen,
 you too will one day be gone,
 I, whose Levi's ripped at the crotch
 for no reason,
 assure you that such is the case.
 Pass it on.