In The Poetry Shrine:
Drink Your Tea
Drink your tea slowly and reverently,
as if it is the axis
on which the world earth revolves
– slowly, evenly, without
rushing toward the future;
Live the actual moment.
Only this moment is life.
—
You Are Me
You are me and I am you.
It is obvious that we are inter-are.
You cultivate the flower in
yourself so that I will be beautiful.
I transform the garbage in myself so
that you do not have to suffer.
I support you you support me.
I am here to bring you peace
you are here to bring me joy.
—
Kiss The Earth
Walk and touch peace every moment.
Walk and touch happiness every moment.
Each step brings a fresh breeze.
Each step makes a flower bloom.
Kiss the Earth with your feet.
Bring the Earth your love and happiness.
The Earth will be safe
when we feel safe in ourselves.
—
Be A Bud
Be a bud sitting quietly on the hedge.
Be a smile, one part of wondrous existence.
Stand here. There is no need to depart.
Thich Nhat Hahn
So… it is this. One Poem, one thought slowly changes consciousness. The Bodhisattva comes not as one, but as many. Many, each doing their task, touching others in a collective action of intent.
Wake up, wake up, wake up. There are a million hearts to touch my love. Truly, a million hearts.
Bright Blessings,
Gwyllm
Kate Bush – Them Heavy People