The lagging Brain
hesitates, failing
to absorb the
diluted compromise
of half-reached
goals and
imperfect wisdom.

The softened Eye
lifts its clouded
vision to the
lowered hills
and sees
through dreams
of gauze.

The saddened Ear
hears varied
strains of notes
long lost and
grasps the echo
of a song
no longer heard.

The troubled Mouth
speaks softly,
carefully awaiting
words that
will not come --
final words of
forgotten knowledge.

The softened Heart
taps gently in
the aching breast,
longing for
a chorus
of unrepeated
joy and sorrow.