WHAT HE DOES

 

He doesn’t surf or skateboard,

but he does hear wisdom

when it cries out.

He doesn’t run

with the best and the bravest,

but he does see simplicity

shining in a spoon

or in someone’s shirt passing by.

He doesn’t go forth

with fire in his eyes,

but he does leave sorrow

standing at the starting line.

He doesn’t always

attack his work with industry,

but he does have

a shining appearance

when snow is falling.