Softly child softly Skitter through the fields to the ruined city Stand on the outskirts and wonder Who could have destroyed this? Wonder Who could have torn down these arches? On tiny feet approach Tread softly child, softly
Over the red dust Across the desolate plains Toward the hint of the fallen city. Foot falls like gentle rain Wonder mixing with innocence and love Softly, child
Skip around the rim Dance with the choice of stepping where none have On bold feet; Be courageous.. But curiously, child. Softly
Step inside the bounds Find its dark destroyed corners, and marvel at the wear of time Wonder, child
In the epicentre From which the salt earth extends A small circle of pearls Plant a seed child, thoughtfully
Water it with your tears Shelter with body and belief And watch as this seed take Tend the vines, then Cultivate the ground with your love Softly, child
Now sit.. Sit, child And weep. Not in shame Nor sorrow, despair or anguish at loss Let the marvel of your hands very creation Fuel your tears Weep for the subtle nature Weep for the one who came before My beautiful child
Now smile As eyes slowly cloud As memory finally becomes sight And lungs now strive for air Let go And be at rest, finally as all things Sleep child. Peace.
Permanence is the counterpart to "Impermanent", and i tried with this to be the polar opposite of someone blindly raging through life.. impermanent is about intentional care, and how the universe supports you with its synchronicity.. I wanted it's pce soft, and curious..