In Nature’s Church

Standing in Nature’s 

church beneath a vault of trees,

I offer up a

silent prayer of gratitude

in the midst of holy green.

                                                                              JDG

 

Hmm… Day 40

I walked with greater ease today.

Hmm…

this practice stuff,

though sometimes tough,

seems to be working well enough.

                                                                             JDG

WALK WITH ME (a Thich Nhat Hanh documentary)

I wanted to walk with him,

but addicted as  I am to running

and doing many things at once,

I found myself shifting in my seat,

searching for action or meaning or

laughter or something more than what I got.

In time, though, I settled down and settled in

and discovered the simple joy of this gentle stroll.

                                                                                                        JDG

 

 

 

 

Remembering Helps – Day 39

It helps to recall

other beginnings when I

kept going even

though the pull to stop was strong.

Today I’ll hold on to that.

                                                                                JDG

Watching My Words

I watch as my words

splinter and fall silently

on the waiting earth.

Perhaps they will find meaning

in earth’s receptive presence.

                                                                           JDG

Alternate Rule Of Engagement

Search but don’t destroy.

Treasure the found moment instead.

It won’t be long before it’s gone.

                                                                                  JDG