Let the afternoon
unfold, cloud by
cloud.
Let whatever
happens, happen;
and whatever
not, not.
And let us live on
in
infinite
kindness
through the
deepening
light
of this one
blessed
day.
Kalopa Rainforest Trail
Round leaves
like new coins
shining in the mud.
The white-green lichen
skeleton
that startles me
when I almost step on it.
Ferns that look like centipedes.
Roots that look like long, nasty turds
or the feet of hooved animals.
There is no antidote for sorrow
except surrender.
Look at the kolea trees
lifting their soft, pink fingers
toward what little sun
there is.
2013 Meditation Retreat
Walking Meditation, One
The turtle looks at me,
unblinking.
He has been up
all morning
eating lotus leaves!
Walking Meditation, Two
The turtle is swimming
in the lotus pond,
watching me walk:
Lift.
Move.
Place.
We are not so good on land,
the turtle and I!
Walking Meditation, Three
The turtle blinks
once
twice
but I am still here.
Tomorrow I will be gone.
