the truth of alligators

reading regarding the truth of self

man sings of light

little one says

I don't know what that means but I do know a truth

“alligators do not eat ice cream.”

don't forget about delight, ya know

i have another truth, says he

“football don't have legs.”

here is bigger that you can imagine

they all cross my mind and the truth dissipates

hope dissipates.

little one says without cause or need

“don't give up.”

i come back to self, my truth and remember

i know a truth.

i know who i am. that is a truth.

now is forever

i'm still here. that is a truth

• jessica c.. lindley