renovations after surviving the worst of covid

I’m gonna clear those rocks out my roads
fill in and smooth over the ruts in my trails
I’m gonna renovate myself
renewing my ideals and refreshing my politics
while I muscle up my limbs
walking in the sun through
the highways and byways of my life

I’m going to lay a new foundation for my home
filling earthquake formed cracks
making it deeper and stronger than it was before

I’m gonna take my tools
and knock down some walls that were holding me back
replace them with smudge-free wide-paned windows
and carefully carved doors that open easily to other galaxies

on the walls that are left I’m gonna paint green leafed plants
and purple petaled flowers and thick blue skies
and even a few silvery winter rain storms
to cleanse my rivers and fill my reservoirs

I’m gonna build some bridges
so I can safely cross dangerous chasms
and maybe even learn how to hang-glide
so I can start to understand what birds feel
when they ride on the wind

I’m gonna unmask my dreams and
bring love into my heart and home
I’m gonna renovate my self
say I’m gonna renovate my self
making my old new again

I’m gonna renovate myself
and I’m starting right
now

devorah major
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