The invisible summer hikes onto a great sky Reducing the distances between the time and places Delving into the shy memories of clumsy living Where I walked on an overgrown path, but others Paved. Seasons, celebration of life, call for courage To settle deeper into the ordinary mind Of an extraordinary minefield, History swallows the … Continue reading Winter Listens
Category: Reflection
Thankful
Days are growing dark The tilted earth feels the slant. Long dark days here tell me Longer, brighter days elsewhere. The mercury hangs low, I start the wood stove, Being thankful for every log The woodman delivered. My potted hibiscus is gracefully grateful After having spent the summer in the sun Starts to bloom again … Continue reading Thankful
Psalms of Buddha in my Palms
I know my way to North River, Trudging through the snow-covered Stubbly cornfield to see and hear Buddha, wondering, Whose tiny footprints are in my backyard? January thaw will reveal the Buddha nature— The hazy sky spitting snow, mounds of snow on the sidewalk, And the powdery pebbles around the edges of the river. The … Continue reading Psalms of Buddha in my Palms
Ring of Fire 