an accusing finger
pointed at the skies
for the inequities of
the world
a craning neck
scanning the horizon
for the beloved
a raised arm
of
protest
of
seeking
attention
a tall being
to shed light
on a
dark world
just a symbol
saying
stand up
and be counted
of foolish
arrogance
of elitist aloofness
impervious
to stay upright
in a sea of temptations
to stand
up to
injustice
or
- just a reliable ol'
light house
to warn against
the rocks?
