SAMSARA

If you could wrap your arms
around the City Council, the Mayor,
the business community, the Battle
in Seattle,
even the darkness over belltown--
one might find some kind of release?
Love is a confusing conundrum that requires
utter simplicity of heart; peace
impaled by the crosses handed
to us while listening.

I wish a simple thank you
would be enough. No one cheers
or hands out medals for those
unable to climb onto a pulpit.
Keep on trying and never give up
half a smile in honest change.
It's free of all strings.
Tat tvam asi!

Thanks MartaBear for wonderful nachos and time together. Aarbear

Cab was good too!

ANANDA

When we rise
Wake up and roar!
Our mind's eye
aligning our heart ever more
we sing wind and fire--
breathing earth and meadow
Counting the notes in between heartbeats
Always listening within...
Letting thought waves flow
Harmlessly above
Earning no less,
Seeking no more.

*Ananda means "Joy"

MISTAKES

We all have made some.
Some wings melted
early before too much
damage was done.
While others flew to the sun
Realizing only too late
the gods were laughing,
betting on how
They'd be undone.
Consider this...
How close are we
To the one we might
defeat? a solar flare of
sun. Sometimes
it is better to back away slowly facing foe
or confront
than it is to run.