We are like rivers, she says

                                               In the beginning, we are narrow, wild and unfettered. 

We hurry to points unknown and do not hesitate to create death. 

We are teeming with life and answers,

we do not pause to question the impact of our passing, our rages or our indifference. 

  But here in this age, we are unburdened. 

We have given so much of ourselves that now we are secure. 

We are no longer narrow, we have strongholds; deep roots of knowledge guide us. 

We have given life, and because of this we are much slower to anger, more quick to protect. 

The death we cause is purposeful, methodical, devoid of violence and overwhelmed with love.

                                               over coffee she presents these revelations,
                                   like a child coming to terms with some playground fact,
                                                       and i believe her.
                                              because when she speaks, she has my voice.