a sudden
unexpected opening
of all the locks
letting in
heaps of darkness
carrying
the boat of mercy
facing the dark
might be
what allow us
to shine in mercy
undetectable
a nagging pain
just as undetectable as
omnipresent
running under the skin
resting over the mind
calling for care with a sound
covering everything
though not to be heard
a nagging pain
finally finding
repose
rejuvenating
having a place
where forgiveness is
granted
when asked for
may sound obvious and trite
though
what a rejuvenating relief
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
new life
clarity
inviting to
transcendence
leading to
peace
and a new life
can begin
mother
the blessing of
serene sleep
greeting the morning
like a tender caress
from a loving mother
and a new day
can begin