Hearth

There will be a new day, 

with doumbek to set the pace 

of my heart, 

duduk to soothe and strengthen, 

oud to pluck away 

doubt . . . 

beauty to ignite

hope,

dance in color "magnifique"
to spirit away

gloom,

warming my soul 

until ancient blood 

cascades through my veins, 

current of life 

renewed.