Have no fear,
even though the center
of your psyche is far
from cupid's loving stare,

even though the finger
of the news points at you,
for nothing in particular,
personally, every day.

As you reluctantly carry
the weight of your birth
like a serpent on your neck
while it should be a joyous affair.

I welcome you now
to the select club of
germans, communists,
jews, religious or not.

You are beautiful in despair,
As Rumi would surely say.

jam07