my roots are firm now
the storm stood tall
my ascent was steep
but I had good company
a herd of mountain goats
meditative travelers
of life and death
the awesome peak is in sight now
my smile has grown quieter
and my heart,
a drum that announces rain
resounding

I've seen the world
let me take a seat
and put my pen down
now my life can begin

have you ever seen

moonlight on the lake?

the moon whispering

to the water lilies,

the lilies white as the lace of a bride's gown.

have you ever sat on a log

contemplating the mystery
of a cold and distant romance?

2 hearts
forever longing to,
but not able to embrace

separated by endless night...


...wild birds are singing,

and dawn's sweet chorus
chases away the sad, lonely moon.

have you ever heard the moon
loves the flowing water,

loves the mortal music
of earth-borne water lilies?

Neither agrees to his weakness,
Nor listens to the advice of the wise.

thinner than mist
the heart moves-

a timeless journeying
into oneness-

the union of spirits
loves omniscience-

the desiring
to be dissolved.

when in greatest need
love becomes most real-

love comes to sustain-
cradle its child.

Love is constant
never failing

Love is its own reward
forever sharing

Love is the beginning
and love is the end