The Blessing ~ Oates

The Blessing

Barefoot daringto walk
amidthe thrashing eye-glitterof what remains
when the tideretreatswe ask ourselveswhy did it matterso muchto have the lastword?Or anyword?
Here, please–take what remains,
It is yours.
~ Joyce Carol Oates

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