A Friend

A Friend.

Dear weak heart, do not stay indoors, sit abject
in a chair feeling sorry for yourself; never mind
what the cardiologist said, he’s a bad tempered
cigar smoker in the grip of his vice. Let’s take
a walk on the meadowland see rabbits frolic in
the grass and watch the fox’s hunting skill, there
is no room for sappiness in the world of animals,
nor should there be one between you and me.
Inhale spring air, see leaves fly without leaving
mother tree, enjoy when sunlight warms my cheeks,
for I know well that you often are awake at night
staring into the darkness and listening out for
unworldly steps. So come with me, even if it rains,
let’s walk barefoot across the grassland once more. .