howling
burning night
so grotesquely immoral
upon fitted wings
across the firmest tundra
I surrender gladly
all of which I mentally
possess
my strength
my weakness
my muse
my hope and despair
my every last fading dream
is all yours
as I am less than a harmed sparrow
in God's great hands
Grant me freedom to begin again
choose for me your champion
Love!..........................
(June 18, 1998)