Boxes

so much time
spent in boxes
hemming minds
hearts horizons

so many boxes
to spend time in
we choose
others dictate

boxes to play
or earn a living
sky-high mine deep
beach view asleep

boxed we’re born
returned again
bush delivery or
crispy clean

symbolic boxes
that drive insane
other ideals
chasing a dream

boxing all pleasure
imprisoning pain
impossible striving
material gain

in every life
the very last box
delivers a eulogy
all gather to see

illustrating a life
lived in boxes

Frances Macaulay Forde © 2009