Love seems to be something like that…

You open the shutters
see your neighbor
and say good morning.
Love seems to be something like that.

You feel the joy another feels
for what he achieved,
what you are still striving toward.
Love seems to be something like that.

You try and find the one who hides
his misfortune in the dignity of silence.
To grant him
not what you imagine he is asking for
but what you owe him:
a little of your time,
and companionship, your concern.
Love seems to be something like that.

You reveal the bounty of your heart
offer up a rose:
your good word
to the one just looking for a chance
to speak ill of you.
Love seems to be something like that.

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All of that good and well
but other things more pressing now;
we were told there are
far weightier matters within Law:
our salvation, the saving of our soul.
Which is why
we must set aside
the minor ones
and dedicate ourselves solely
to our destination.
“Woe unto you, lawyers”!

31 Jul. 2004