The Reconstructed

when Absalom died, did his brothers rejoice while their father wept?

brother, the cement you set around your heart has not kept you warm

brother, your steps when static are scary; when unstable, exhausting

all this restlessness and discontent is making you invisible

let there be nothing left for you to conquer

brother, concubines don’t comfort you

brother, your calling has confounded you

bound you to your heavy living statue, your shadow is cast against a wall

brother, have you considered that you’re warring against the ones that love you

that nothing good happens when you escape to the roof

it’s too high for you, you’re suited better among the lowly

out of the ground with the lovely

brother, let touch and trust heal you

let this hug keep you instead of breaking you

brother, see yourself closer than the distances you traverse looking for peace

brother, make peace here and then there and don’t steal it from yourself.