Gold-glorious trees
extend their limbs even to
dark, complaining crows.
Is there a natural lesson
here or just a poem for Poe?
JDG
Faith
This stretch of road, I
travel alone, yet always
I know you are there.
JDG
Over-riding Concern
When all three of them
agreed I need not use my
limited supply
of time and energy to
meet with their teachers
at the appointed time, I
somehow knew I must
set aside their deep concern
for my well-being and go.
JDG
Not A Ripple
Wild blue heron
takes flight at first light and not
even the pond stirs.
JDG
Be Careful What You Ask For
In prayerful meditation I asked to
hear my true name
spoken, but
when it
came
it
was not
“Wise Fox” or
“Soaring Eagle.”
Clear and softly said, it was “Gnat Chaser”.
JDG
Breathing Room
After a day of
surprising quiet, night came
tiptoeing in.
JDG
Uneasy Practice
No one ever said
this practice stuff was easy –
not when we prefer
to do things our way or no
way. Mindful practice
takes egoless commitment
and a strong, wide-open heart.
JDG
Yes And…
How can this chord of fear,
once struck, become just one
slight motif in a larger,
more complex, improvised piece?
JDG
What Came First
What came first was not
what I thought – neither image,
feeling, or memory –
just a sound, full and clear,
the early morning call
of an unseen bird –
first the sound and then
the sense – peaceful, calm, and near.
JDG
A Third Option
When we can’t force or
flee, we’re very grateful for
serendipity.
JDG
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