Ask Not

We are old now
pale and thin

Waiting on the word of God
to come and take us in. 

Privileged we were alive
when these words were spoken

Not known by all
this speech
prevailed
and is alive today. 

Carried here
by all of us
in our hearts
always. 

Soon it will be
everywhere
as freedom's
born again.
 
Watering the tree.
Soldiers going in.

If we die
let's celebrate
and go see
Jefferson. 

Traveling
unfettered
spheres
unshackled
flying
free
able to 
realize
the plan
he made
for you
and me.