New

A poem

Enter twilight Skip lightly through the distance Leave the tale of sorrow and confusion far behind Break the fast Stand and meet metallica

Be born free Seek truth Be persistent

A lantern gathering And gates will wash with fire A new bold beginning

There are now only two seasons Lilac crust of earth And the orange mist cometh when the shooting star awakes

Venture sacred spirits forthwith Now see chaotic wonder A slice of perfect love

With eyes closed Scan the generations As new pastures scream And break the brick of woven dust

Through the kaleidoscope the phoenix roars Yet the greens of simple tribes they stand And wistfully sail on the wind of change

George Odarquaye Lamptey