Wisdom Wine

My life is one of heavy karma.

These feeble-hearted loves, I have known before.

I know that in separation now they 

drink in shame -

wisdom wine in sultry glasses.

They reflect – on
Kindness withheld,
Love un-admitted,

Courage lost.

Memories of my flamboyant expressions of lust and ardor amuse me now.

I smile as the present makes things right.

Even my smile is one of mercy for them.