My face against the mossish bark
Arms outstretched to hold and feel
the heartbeat throb of
Water
Pulsing low below the surface
Even as it runs through my own veins
Your feet thrust deep within the Earth
Your head held high to track the Stars
An existence both of Prayer and silent Service
Steadfast in years
And the long reach through time
A storied lesson told in rings
I read through fingers
Ancient Oak
Encircled by your children
Now grown tall
The deer pause to witness
This conversation and this promise
Between the Mouse and Lion, as of old,
Because tonight the blue strips
Flutter all around you in a winter breeze
Banners heralding
Disaster
Houses to be built
Destroying
Home.
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Donations help Marius pay for postage and telephone and video calls home, art supplies, magazine subscriptions, books, and other materials. In order to maintain his health, Marius must buy additional food from the prison commissary, these are the primary expenses. Marius’ attorneys – even though they work pro bono – have expenses as well. Visitors, including his children, friends, and supporters must fly to Connecticut to see him where they have rent a car and stay in a hotel near the prison.
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PO Box 201016 Ferndale, MI 48220