pound

i.

pound sky the message of freedom
pond hell from the clouds and stars

let fall swiftly the light shining as moons
waiting for a new earth to bloom

ii.

music of lamentations swell the air
weeping tears for the mockery of love
pounding like rocks the bangs coating the sky
ready to pound pound the night-flights to light

pound the ears the mouths the expectant joys
of parents hoping their children return from war
praying with smiles and tears and urgent peace
while polishing guns to kill the enemies unseen

iii.

oh God I cry against our angry patience hanging
dripping like grenades from our scattered minds
spinning with thoughts seeking some good on the earth

hear oh hear our revenge rising from the dust of our deaths
sleeping full behind sanctioned eyes closed to the lights
of celebrations never played for them in the park

never paid for those who believe that death is the first meaning of life
never hung where you hung where we now stand watching
where we stand crying hoping for some new tomorrow today
today today today oh yes today waiting wanting Life today