‘Pilgrim in Black-Cash

Pilgrim, Man in Black 

hero, saint? he knew better

didn’t lockstep

Vietnam, Wounded Knee, Folsom,

he stood against America’s leadership 

America the Beautiful, Patriot,

he stood with all, glad for the Red, White and Blue

when you lose your beloved,

hurt, and prayer stand in conflict,

holding hands in tension

there are no answers

there are no questions

Pilgrims, in black

bump our toes 

Pilgrims, know the Sun rises,

daily,

strolling in the Garden,

the Moon reminds us,

it’s a matter of seeing. trgates,2/07/2018