Stones of the Heart

Only an even break—
you don’t even get that
just find yourself missed by a mile
and only one step
from that prison gate.
It’s far too late.
Nothing to do
but talk to someone new.
These strange fellows gather
like your guests.

Many Artists

refuse to take my advice.
Pursuing instead
their own themes
they go right off the tracks.

I wanted to be a good influence
but found no reply.
Those gypsies in the wood
never go to church

they live a life of violence …