Acrostic: Bonus Time

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Acrostic: Bonus Time

2018, Olan L. Smith


Bless the gods, life is wonderful

Only thoughtless souls take what is his,

Nudges the stone and wails, I am coming soon!

Under the sod are wet bones and rotten flesh, while

Sour dirt yields a flower's renaissance.


Take the windfall, and thank each

Individual you meet―cry from righteous places

My life was rekindled long ago. Comprehend

Eternity begins with tomorrow's yesterday, as now sings.


(Olan L

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(Olan L. Smith, photographer: the late Dan Moran, c. Olan L. Smith, 2018)

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