hearing

the advantage of staying silent is

that one begin to hear

the stories which are ruling our minds

the challenge of staying silent is

that it becomes more difficult

not to acknowledge them

not to find their proper place for them to be

where they are no longer ruling

but fuelling

our minds

purified through the fire

in our hearts

summer

summer is unfolding

towards harvest

it is no longer time

for sowing

light is turning

towards darkness

and the mind is tuning

towards next years seeds

but for the time being

summer is to be appreciated

in all its generous abundance

midsummer

all sorts of golden light

turning into grey

on a new moon

midsummer morning

all sorts of memories surfacing

to be classified and dissolved

for the mind to regain its freedom

to embrace the present

and perceive future

in joy

protection

no golden light

just grey clouds

covering the sky

in peaceful protection of

whatever is

to be protected

reminding

that even the most glorious of all lights

sometimes needs

protection

letting go

the wind is whispering in the summer leaves

playing its own melody

in the treetops

while more golden morning light

is falling in through the windows

letting go

of old structures

no one was ever meant to carry

another’s dreams

nor fulfil

another’s destiny

caves

the caves of every being

have a hidden treasure

if one have the courage

to go and search for it

contrast

the deep contrast

between the green forest

and the dense dark clouds

illuminated by golden morning sun

reflecting the deep contrast

of a mind

being a minefield of wounds

and yet

illuminated by that gracious light

which shines from within every person

when given the opportunity

transforms into mysterious beauty

daybreak

just a thin line of red gold

in the horizon

between the surface of the world

and the blanket of grey clouds

announcing a day

of profound revelations

in subtle layers

of memory

a heavy body

using the heaviness to lean gently into

a different balance

a different kind

of wisdom

where softness is delivering

the mystery

of love

oppression

there are so many ways

to oppress

and most of them live

in the shadows of ignorance

nurtured by fear

birds are celebrating the midsummer’s approach

light is everywhere

to chase shadows

by the irresistible means

that is joy