I
Elizabeth sings
Even when she is alone.
God is listening!
II
There is a softness
All around a mother’s love,
Like a cloud’s caress.
III
Look into my eyes!
Drink deeply of Love’s fountain!
Why are you laughing?
IV
To love and be loved,
To be happy with my best –
These are all I need.
V
Do you remember
When the one you loved the most
Swept you up! – Then out!
VI
Some midnight artists
Left their shiny handiwork
All along the walk.
VII
Try to comprehend
Eternity without time –
Endless present tense!
VIII
Great thundering waves
Attack a rocky shoreline.
They will win in time.
IX
I think about death
While lying on my mattress.
Will I play Hopeful?
X
I’ve got a headache.
It must be haikuitis
Invading my brain!
5/8/1985
Field of Vision 