So much passed a weighted breath
Prisons built house life and death
In sanction to be seen and heard
So innocent of just one word

So empty may the palm be said
Pardon made of what is dread
Innocent to leave enough
Of heritage in times so tough

So here there is no crime to give
Paled in weight, a life to live
Instead the best to treasure all
So valued most as one so small

So often disregarded wealth
Perhaps the most a heart of health
In being here and loving there
Of treasure in the least to share

Copyright Kkh 9/11/02