I took the easy way
I let the weary weigh
Me down and desolate
Trapped in an ancient parapet
My misery and woe.

I built it high about me
So anyone could plainly see
My misery and woe.

He took the tougher way
He let the sunlight pay
Me unearned resonance  
My energy and joy.

He summoned light, bright heartsong  
So all who could would see
My energy and joy.

I took the brighter way
I saw! the light shines out
Not in! and rushed to share
His energy and joy.

Lamp held high
We marched the kinder way.

©Naomi Marshall 2017