V. H. King's Ink

let there be dust and damage, spite 
and spirit. 

this is life. 

let there be green and gold, treasure 
and trespass. 

this is life. 

let there be sweet and soft, sanctuary 
and solace. 

this is life. 

let there be rage and recoil, wit 
and wonder. 

this is life. 

let there be recourse and resilience, harbingers
and harmony. 

this is life. 

let there be gifts and grace, wrath 
and wrestling. 

this is life. 

let there be joy and judgment, cherish
and chastisement. 

this is life.