I
standing on the edge
of the abyss

dark chasm
choking my soul

complete utter
dark
void
of
flat
nothingness

II

standing on the edge
of the abyss

dark
silent
peaceful
alive
bliss
utter freedom

my heart
sings
my heart
dances

III

standing on the edge
of the abyss

jumping
falling
surrendering
letting go....

into
the Mystery
into
the Way

ever in,
and
ever not-in
the Tao

six bees
and a butterfly

a daddy long legs

...the neighborhood is improving.

morning hike
face full of spider webs

box turtle wanders slowly
through rain drops clinging
to parched earth and plant

puppy tongue laps
creek water
quenching thirst

tiny fish dart to and fro
frog leaps
with a big splash

steady rain
washing life away

silent
peaceful

soft
calm

content
deliciously divine