Mike Finley - A Prayer for Redefinition

How confusing it all is.
'Humility' suggests crouching.
But what it means is relaxing,
Allowing happiness to happen.

Everything we think is wrong.
'Analysis' is a nagging mind.
'Intuition' a disaster.
In 'on my honor' there is no honor.

Wipe me empty, make me clean
Transplant your brain in mine.
Rewrite my lexicography.
Make words my friends again.


(2006)

Mike Finley

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