No way, I can no longer get hurt

Because now I have a resilient heart

I have the sweet silence of the night

And I am far, a long way from the fright

Of sporadic frown, sneer, jeer, annoyance

And the nightmarish glare of arrogance.

Now, I do have an incredible heart

I strongly want to stay away, apart

From nonsense and ridiculous gestures

Life is great and nature has plenty of features

That I am doggedly taking full advantage of

I am now in awe; I am well and now in love.

Copyright © September 2021, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved

Hébert Logerie is the author of several books of poetry.