INCANTATION

I want so much to serve
with this magic you have given me
these words that will reveal
how much we have done
how much we have learned

from the men who have led us
in their games of violence
they didn’t know any better
I have felt the seduction
free us now and give us a chance
to survive
for they don’t know what they are doing

and someone will have to lead them
give me the courage
to do my part

 

 
Photo @Julie Anderson All Rights Reserved

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Beate Sigriddaughter, www.sigriddaughter.net, grew up in Nürnberg, Germany, and lives in Silver City, New Mexico (Land of Enchantment), where she has served as poet laureate. Her poetry and short prose are widely published in literary magazines. Recent book publications include a poetry collection, Wild Flowers, and a short story collection, Dona Nobis Pacem.

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