gradually

gradually getting soaked
in this shower of life
whether tears
or sweat
or piss
they penetrate just the same
whatever your name

gradually becoming hard
in these sights of life
whether death
or hunger
or crosses
the complacency’s just the same
instead of your shame

gradually wishing forgiveness
in these deeds of life
whether smiles
or gifts
or silver
the guilt is just the same
we all must share the blame

©2006 Hey Hey

Very effective, succint piece; a lot of emotion infuses this minimalist write. Very nice indeed.
misty,,,