nimbus clouds
evoke

apparitions
of evolved

yogis sitting
lotus

deep in
states

of solitary
mindfulness

rules of
law

tales of
prophets

no longer
apply

yesterdays
pristine portraits

crumpled into
dust

compose today's
Mandala

memories
of fables

accruing
critical mass

become
nimbus clouds

Oakland
3/6/11
jbm