ADMIRATION

In the midst of
immense admiration,
a profound sadness
emerges

a beautiful figure,
a lovely tree, sunlight—
why do each also evoke
sadness?

the hunger
to read beautiful words
to touch silken hair
to breathe deeply and let go

each, a deserved act
a human yearning
each a yarn in the master’s
web

when we touch one part
we feel the whole
and either a sadness
sets in or utter joy