"when you are unhindered by bondage or freedom, then this is called liberation of mind and body in all places." pai-chang

cocked eyebrows on goodwill staircases ( Read more... )

strong wet snap of
bamboo in a
windy rain.

dull noon:
silent drops on
the pool tarp

rainless,
but winds enough
to rattle the chimes!

the sunlight closes its lips ( Read more... )

the windows down, taking
whitfield home: sun investigating
the tickling branches:
suddenly,
an unfamiliar spring wind!
and i can't even keep
the plastic bags from dancing.

this deeprooted day ( Read more... )

"render unto caesar the things ( Read more... )

consider yourself a constancy?
think again. or - even better -
stop thinking!
        change does not think.

remain changeless in your constant flux;
only this way can you flow.
a God that claims to never change?
         how unnatural!

we speak in stones ( Read more... )

i released your crickets ( Read more... )