there is a ripple effect

there is a ripple effect
when two ripples cross
it only appears that
nothing happens

what can happen
is that the butterfly
in the amazon
drowns

what can happen
is that the mountain
is shifted by the wind
just enough

to throw off the compass
what can happen is the angel
bursts out of the tomb
and splits the tree

what can happen is
the faces of men
become fluid
and seek their level

uncertain of results
of joy or sorrow
magic or business
i throw the second stone