Before.... Poem by Eric Cockrell

before we needed crucifixion
to identify love...
there was, 'Om'!

before we built eternity
of straw, mud, and bricks...
animals knew the theology
of moon and bare branches!

before we defined life
by what we owned,
life expressed itself...
clouds kissed lonely mountains!

the sparrow knows more
than we can ever hold!
dont speak to me of salvation,
i know death, and beginning!

till the earth, build the fire,
hold your children close.
love your woman with awe,
and wait for your dog!

'Om'! ....