Words Poem by Myra Jefferson

I am totally and completely in awe of them
These two dimensional forms and figures
These variations in sound waves
The power they possess is beyond my comprehension
They creat life and take it away
They build dynasties and destroy them as well
They bring people together and tear them apart
Their absence forces others to take their places,
If only in the ears of the anticipant
When formed incorrectly, or released prematurely
They complete an unintended, unauthorized mission.

I am totally and completely in awe of them,
these two dimensional forms and figures
tese variations in sound waves
Elaborate buildings have been erected to house them
Their chariots are varied beyond limitations
yet they will not be harnesses, these messengers of the soul
Nations, clans, and yes, even individuals have tried to
capture and subdue them, but without warning
they escape, change directions, and lend themselves to another.
They are disloyal, they become one entity to one,
and a completely different one to another.

I am totally and completely in awe of them,
these two dimensional forms and figures,
these variations in sound waves.
They exist in every crack and crevice of civilization,
on a wall, under a rock, in a pocket, in botles in the ocean.
and whenever they're discovered in these
they cause a great commotion.
They have been known to dilate pupils,
increase heart rates, and cause perspiration.
they will bring life or death, joy or sorrow, famine or feast,
without repentance or apology.

I am totally and completely in awe of them,
these two dimensional forms and figures,
these variations in sound waves.
They have caused me great frustration,
for when I thought that I knew them,
I found that I did not.
I have tried to employ them,
called upon many of them and their kin,
reformed and reshaped them, wrestled with them for hours,
and when I needed them most, they did not help.
When I had given up, more came too late and taunted me,
saying, 'You should have used us'.

I am totally and completely in awe of them,
these two dimensional forms and figures,
these variations in sound waves.
They have served me well.
They have brought me much joy.
They have been my soul's release,
my spirit's healing balm.
they have been welcomed companions,
I've enjoyed their fellowship.
Try as I may, I will never master them,
I am completely and totally in awe of them,
and I love them.