------Touching the Candle------
humanity follows quicksand of destiny
as life sinks slowly
and years overcome exuberance
emotions slide into dark canyons of time
while self-satifaction embraces attainment
among questions of fulfillment
mountains of anxiety subside to apathetic plains
anticipating the light
as darkness preludes mists of revelation
and souls are lifted
to heights of sub-conscious idealism
the doorway to tomorrow
R. Wayne Porter 3/1/98
copyright © 1998 R. Wayne Porter