MEN WHO SHARE

Gently flowing shallow water

passing by the river banks

where fifteen solid men have gathered

to share their secret souls.

At sunrise, a primal fire rages

awakening our deepest desire

to tell our stories, to make them part

of our private weekend’s legend.

With talking stick, we honor silence,

listening for the spaces where

each man encounters private dreams,

praying for some recognition.

Learning how we share our journeys,

we gather strength to walk alone

knowing now in hidden hearts 

that others share our glory and pain