this peaceful place
pace
time slows
down
with
one
step
after
another
no where to go
but here
hear
the flow of breath
creek
life
life
with its unnecessary (unceasing)
expectations
find
a spot to rest
write whatever comes
from presence, memory
hold gently
as if the soul
has already leapt
leaves
bridge
worlds
trestled branches
sopppping stones
panoply of startled light
our spirits reap green
hope is
everywhere
trying not to fail
falling any
way
not so fast and all over
labyrinthine tree language
mosaic tongues and lips
a hand full of water
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