He unlocks the door & opens the space Where words romp back & forth Spontaneous & limber like frolicking children Silently witnessing this interplay The myriad combinations of combinations Weaving, looping, effortlessly flowing Easily mingling sonorous and dissonant melodies He almost listens, not dictating Not controlling or manipulating Turning a deaf ear to the ego's urging He lingers in this hard earned realm Enjoying the dance as long as he can Returning revived, refreshed, restored Reveling in the power of his powerlessness He gently yields to it And joyfully succumbs to himself