A Question of Spirit

What do eyes see when eyes can’t see into the past?
What does a heart feel when eyes can only see the present?
What picture does a mind build without seeing into the future?

Hearts only allowed to feel present deeds?
Eyes only allowed to see what’s in front of them?
Minds allowed only to limit the future?

Spirit knows.
Strength of spirit pulls survival forward
The spirit to live and love stays strong when humanity fails.

A wounded child grows to manhood and returns to his wounding,
with pains of past and present, and fears of the future.
Just an ordinary human being whose vitality of spirit still burns.

“Our spirit is mightier than the filth of our memories.”

~ Melina Marchetta, Quintana of Charyn