A Call to Love

I went my entire life
not knowing you, hatred -

and I was safe in my dismay -

appalled by your
lack of.

Now that we've met
I'm forced to acknowledge

darkness living beside me -

and I find myself repeating
your words and listening.

Since I've aroused you, cousin,
I don't know how I'll return

to a softer perspective

or the surrounding embrace
of the Mystery.

I call out
to Love.