Promise

Gone are vacant shells of bitter past

Purging masks of fading envy

Surfacing through fallen ashes from the grave

Emerging from cocoons built from fresh minds

Trudged through thorns to lay in roses

Pulling leeches from under skins

Mending swollen hearts still wearing scars

Bolstering tribes gathered in faith

Breathing airways carrying harmonic swells

Gazing toward the promise laden skies

Blowing away troubles that do subside

Dancing winds of care-free make believe

Rolling hills of spontaneous delight

Traveling curse breakers restoring family lines

Distant laughter from children's play

What speck of earth shall we heal today

Lessons Onekind won't repeat