activities

vain activities

occupying the mind

while the moon is shifting

as snow is falling

in the last month of

autumn

a loving presence

gently allowing

the vain activities

to fall apart

leaving nothing but

peace

behind

elements

observing the elements

transforming

from absolute quietude

into movement

subtle

yet real

so close

and yet so far

from

the perfect mirroring

of

absolute stillness

straight

a suffocating dream

with a liberating message

in order to keep

the lines

of the perspective

straight

a sore body

with grounding heaviness

to nourish the roots

of the tree of life

heron

ripples on

a quiet sea

after a night

where no movement disturbed

the mirroring surface of

the water

subtle sunrise

and a heron

flying low

to show

the perpetual grace

of creation

mould

when grief is no longer

encapsulated

joy can spread its roots

in the precious mould

left behind

by the leaves of memory

falling from

the tree

of life

and the circle is

closed

mother

the blessing of

serene sleep

greeting the morning

like a tender caress

from a loving mother

and a new day

can begin

for

surrender

for

healing to begin

might not be considered

a defeat

though can be seen

as a victory

of peace

emanating

moist fog

low sky

almost

no wind

every condition gathered

to enter

the mysterious gates

of the soul

shining pure

in its essence

emanating nothing but

peace