Dedication

February 20, 2009

If the world were mine
I would dedicate green pastures
To the beasts of burden
Grown old in service
Carrying everyone else’s load

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And if the sky were mine to give
I would dedicate the horizon
To the mallards winging
Desperately toward it
Through whistling clouds of birdshot

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And if I had possession over Judgment Day
I would find a way to requite
The grace you’ve shown
In all these bitter trials
Which you did not deserve

2 Responses to “Dedication”

  1. Sarah said

    That’s quite lovely Matt, particularly the last stanza. Is it yours?

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