Jon and mysteri, thanks for the comments. I confess I wasn't really expecting critique, I was just looking to share. It's the thought that counts, however, and I do appreciate critique. So thank you for considering it, anyway. Tjames, unfortunately I have never been able to catch a hold of "Hair" in my local rental store, and it was before my time. So, I don't really understand the comparison. Still, it is very nice to see that a reader has a connection with what I write. It's very flattering. This poem tries to express that frustation that mortal man may feel when faced with the divine, the inmortal, or even the thought of it. At the same time, it mainly tries to communicate a true admiration and pride for what is called the Human Condition. I have always admired the value of Man in and of itself. I think that Man's greater moment is when he falls, or errs, and has the courage and will to stand up and correct those mistakes. I also believe that whether or not God exists, creation is ultimately fulfilled by our actions, though we make some pretty major screw-ups on the way (the present day seems to be filled with them, unfortunately). It is our brief time here on Earth that makes our actions so valuable, much more valuable than if we had eternity to make them with. It is our choice to do what we will with our limited life that makes it all so special. oh, and Mysteri, one quesiton: if apologizing in advance is frowned upon, I would guess that threatening you all with some of my short stories is reason for being banned? Lol.