The Tightness of Things

 

The Tightness of Things

(“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness on the horizon. Those who lead many people to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.” Daniel 12:3)

There is a light that penetrates the tightness of things,
a love that inhabits the elements and atoms of things.
Most live like lantern fish, mine workers with temporary
lamps on their heads. With factory-direct flashlights
they hope to illuminate the world.

There is a sun that irradiates the life-ness of things,
a grace that infuses the core and the splinters of things.
Most live like tiny kings, squires collecting rent from
lean-tos and taking tea in their receiving rooms. Underneath
the stars and moons they reduce it all to capital gains.

There is a flutter of wings that directs the spirit of things,
a peace that whispers behind every leaf and fingerprint of things.
Most live like boiling water, vapor blasting its way to the
top and casting each thought in scorched confusion. Above
the timers and schedules the blossoms have not moved

An inch since this morning.