What reply?

In this unfractured universe
where can this
“bothersome”*
be found?
Why expend so much
energy looking for fractures
in this unfractured
unfracturable
whole?


[16 Dec 2007]

Overflowing

Scrabbling for pen and paper
How can I put this into words?

This fullness, this joy!
This wonder, this beauty!

This overflowing of love
Arising as I gaze to the moon

Pausing on the old bridge
To reflect on the beauty & stillness

Within this bustling Hereford evening


[22 Dec 2007]

Falling

Crossing the Wye
in the early evening
suddenly falling
deeper and deeper
into the depths
of the moon
shining shining
rippling rippling
reflected in the running waters
under the vast arch
of deep blue sky


[22 Dec 2007]

Autumn

Grey mist in the morning
I can't find my beloved hills
Driving to work


[15 Oct 2007]

Greeting the morning

The stars overcome their shyness
And slowly emerge to greet me
From the dark morning sky
As my eyes adjust to the world outside


[11 Dec 2007]

Frost

The garden twinkles
in the dark morning
stars that fell in love
with the green earth
have come to play
to sing and dance
in the garden
with twinkling
smiles of joy!


[11 Dec 2007]

A Pearl

The moon
A pearl
In the deep dark sky
Beckons me


[28 Aug 2007]

Precious Gratitude

It used to be that I looked to the night sky
And only saw the moon so bright and round

Now that I have met you the night sky seems so different
No longer is the silent moon complete and all that I see

Instead I look to the night sky and seeing the moon
I look around for the stars that accompany it

For a solitary moon might be full of beauty
But together with the stars it is a dance joy and delight!


[05 Dec 2007]

White bell tent

Night falls
as the woods fade
into the darkness and mist

And I retreat inside
the white bell tent

Warmth radiates
as the burning coals
give off a soft rosy glow

Joined by the light of
a single small flame

Fragrance wafts
as smoke gently curls
rising from the incense stick

Simply arranged beside
a small vase of flowers

Cries echo
as the night owls fly
on their way through the woods

And I sleep cosy and warm
in the white bell tent

[01 Dec 2007]

Precious Woods, Newcastle Emlyn, 03 Nov 2007

Moments of the morning

Stretching limbs
A lively little sparrow
Joins me as it sits in the tree
For a moment

Glancing up
The bright half moon
Joins me as the clouds part
For a moment

Mind settling
A warm memory of you
Joins me as I sit with Buddha
For a moment


[01 Dec 2007]