Casuist of circumstance
I argue from the bottom,
never mind the flowery
steepletop of things–
bite the root. Permit
friendship. View skill
with caution–who knows
where a discus lands,
tricky as sunbeams
the kids in your class
way back then. Decide.
Make your mind up beforehand
what kind of day it will be.
Arguing with angels is allowed,
they listen but are hard to sway.
Shoes on! Pilgrimage resumes!

15 October 2022