another crosswind blows through his life,

this time an honest impact from her modest breath

refreshing his angel within,

cooling his singed heart,

awakening his sperm,

reviving a transformation

without fear, 

or cynicism.

a crosswind challenging a tenuous path

coated by the strength of empathy.

a crosswind redirecting a man

back to the core of his revolution,

teaching him about courage,

demonstrating submission,

reminding him of a misplaced smile

despite the swirl of storms

just beyond his fingertips.

Maine, 1984