Grandmothers

Fortunate Folly

Fortunate folly:She tripped on her thoughtsfell into a pile of epiphaniesand awoke into enlightenment"Aha!"One time is all it takesto awaken to enlightenmentAfter that, one can only napno more goingcompletely unconscious

Grateful Monkey

Monkey stoppedsweet potato in handalong the wayPaused in awepoised upon a big rock(A finer vista on the boulder)to view the sunset with gratitudeAnd raised the tuberin silent, respectfulhomage and thanks

Well of Life

Once inside the mindof every humanthe paths are trickyand somewhat convolutedYet there is an auraa sweet, sweet smellthat reminisces of the long, cool drinkat the Well of Life…

Cosmic Cheerleader

Charged by the peoplethat he meets and greetsHe’s a cosmic cheerleaderan ear with a heartA friend to the friendlessA light at the doorA young man with an old soulWords of encouragementa smile in the heartwith tender hearted caringEmbodying serviceon the high...

Heart’s Gratitude

Once, when the blue tulip bloomeda little caterpillar awoke to the sunriseand raised half his many legs in greetingsA salute of honorA silent acknowledgementof the nurturing warmthGratitude requires no wordsIt is an exercise of the heart

All are Sacred

In the shadow of the moonlightwhere mystery stalks our thoughtsA palpable encompassing forcecreeps beside, around and throughA midnight walk in forestA solo flight in deep woodinto dreams and deeper thingsThere the shadows lurkwith not a bit of timidand sounds arise...

Oh, Happy Storm!

A big joyous sound swelled forthfrom lips and instrumentslike a huge wavein a happy stormPeople dancing in the aisleswaving arms and wagging headsYoung and old alikejubilant, energizedfilled with holy SpiritAwake, aware, alive!

Art in the Pit

Adding a new discipline to my schedule sometimes takes a bit. A few days ago, I fell into the pit in the middle of the street (metaphorically). I didn't even realize it until that evening, when I became aware that I had not drunk any water (or any other liquid) all...

Happy Bugs

The bugs are happywhen we dig into the pileThey run hither and ditherand then hither and yonOh boy! Oh boy!More food for the foddermore rotting vegetablesenough for the mudderHappy day in the compost pileHappy day in the dirtHappy day in the sunshineHappy day in the...