lifesong

Lifesong
by Troy Cady


Muse,
make life a song
.

May diction elongate
(& meaning compact)
and well-born(e) words
form short bridges
;
may time’s patient cadence
linger for singers to catch up
so Harmony’s recaptur’d
and rest serve resolution
.

But, Muse

above all
above all
above all
M
use
. . .
score my heart:
(take note)
slice my soul
with your staff
.