He slips through the dusty streets
delaying his departure from sorrow.
What wisdom is
this wisdom?
The Sorceress’s warm breath at his ear
softly offers her seductive charms.
What wisdom is
this wisdom?
The priest offers redemptive prayers
in patterns to protect him.
What wisdom is
this wisdom?
At both the chancery and brothel doors
he laughs like a nascent breeze.
Which wisdom is
his wisdom?
(May 9, 2022)
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