Gentle Hands - Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's " Lady with an Ermine "

The alarm goes off

the defining loudness is

a painful awakening

Our legacy must live on

Our children must

have their dignity

They must not be 

judged

How long

How long will it take

they say

The cheering of the joyous fans

calls me to the plate

The smell of fresh cut grass 

awakens my mind from its slumber

I stare into the loathing eyes