We Must Insist

Why on earth
would you settle
for “reality?”

At the very least,
upon arising,
insist that your reality
clothe itself in
garments of Mystery,

so the atmosphere
around you is thick
with
spirits and sprites,
angels and the
soulfulness of creatures,
the furry ones and
the green leafy ones.

And, while we’re on it,
Beloved Ones,

why on earth
would you settle
for only nature and “natural,”
when “artifice”
doesn’t only beget “artificial,”
but gives birth to
artisans and artists

who weave
those garments
of Mystery
we must insist upon.

(Photo Credit: Christina Spiliotopoulou)